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Dadface
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I know the reasons why the relativistic mass equation (M= gamma Mo) is out of favour with what seems to be a majority of theoretical physicists but I am unsure about one particular thing:
Suppose we knew the mass and velocity of a relativistic particle and wanted to calculate its KE.
Isn't use of the relativistic mass equation, along with (M-M0)c squared, the quickest and easiest way to get to the answer? In other words although some may consider the equation to be a historical curiosity, does it still have its uses?
I have considerd this question before but am still not sure about the answer.
Thanks
Suppose we knew the mass and velocity of a relativistic particle and wanted to calculate its KE.
Isn't use of the relativistic mass equation, along with (M-M0)c squared, the quickest and easiest way to get to the answer? In other words although some may consider the equation to be a historical curiosity, does it still have its uses?
I have considerd this question before but am still not sure about the answer.
Thanks