Definition of Relativistic mass

1. Noun. (physics) the mass of a body in motion relative to the observer: it is equal to the rest mass multiplied by a factor that is greater than 1 and that increases as the magnitude of the velocity increases.

Generic synonyms: Mass
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics

Definition of Relativistic mass

1. Noun. (physics) The increased mass of an object moving at relativistic speed relative to an observer. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Relativistic Mass

relative viscosity
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Literary usage of Relativistic mass

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1. The Origin and Its Meaning: On the Origin of the Universe and Its Mechanics by Roger Ellman (2004)
"... [substituting for mk per — equation 13-21, where mv 1 is the relativistic mass] Using this result for matter wave frequency and using relativistic mass ..."

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