A.5.6 - Relativistic Momentum
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What is the formula for classical momentum?
💡 Hint: Remember it is mass times velocity.
What happens to momentum as an object's speed increases?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mass, velocity, and momentum.
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What is the relativistic momentum equation?
💡 Hint: Break down the components: mass, velocity, speed of light.
True or False: Classical momentum applies to all velocities.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of classical mechanics.
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A particle with a rest mass of 0.5 kg is moving at 0.9c. Calculate its relativistic momentum.
💡 Hint: Break down the components: rest mass and velocityVs √(1 - v²/c²).
If a 2 kg object reaches a speed of 0.99c, calculate its relativistic momentum and discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Be careful with high-speed numbers and apply the momentum equation.
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