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likewise energy & momentum of an object is considered in relativistic approach, does force also? since rate of change in momentum is known as FORCE, why not we study force in relativistic approach?
Relativistic force is a force that takes into account the effects of special relativity, which states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. This means that the force experienced by an object can change depending on the relative motion between the observer and the object.
Special relativity affects force by introducing the concept of relativistic mass, which is the mass of an object as measured by an observer in relative motion. This means that an object with a high velocity will have a greater relativistic mass, and therefore will experience a greater relativistic force.
Yes, force still applies in the theory of relativity. However, it is described differently than in classical mechanics. In special relativity, force is described as a change in momentum over time, rather than the product of mass and acceleration.
Relativistic force affects energy by introducing the concept of relativistic energy, which takes into account the relativistic mass of an object. This means that as an object's velocity increases, its relativistic energy also increases, and more force is required to accelerate it further.
Yes, momentum is still conserved in special relativity. However, it is described in terms of relativistic momentum, which takes into account the relativistic mass and velocity of an object. This means that in a closed system, the total relativistic momentum before and after an interaction will be equal.