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relativistic mass

/ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk mæs/

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/ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk mæs/C1formalscientific
  • ruКонцепция в физике, обозначающая массу объекта, измеренную в системе отсчёта, где он движется, и которая увеличивается со скоростью в соответствии с теорией относительности.

A concept in physics referring to the mass of an object as measured in a frame of reference where it is in motion, which increases with velocity according to the theory of relativity.

  1. Relativistic massC2formal

    The mass of an object as measured in a frame of reference where it is moving, which increases with velocity according to the theory of relativity.

    ruРелятивистская масса

    • The concept of relativistic mass is used to explain why objects cannot reach the speed of light.
    • In special relativity, the relativistic mass of a particle increases as its speed approaches the speed of light.
    • Einstein's equation E=mc² relates energy to relativistic mass.