Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Physics
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- The Special Theory of Relativity
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · The Special Theory of Relativity
When the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass
When the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass
Options
- Aincreases
- Bremains the same
- Cdecreases
- Dvaries
Correct answer
B. remains the same
Step-by-step solution
The rest mass of a particle is an intrinsic property and is independent of its speed or the frame of reference.
While the relativistic mass of a particle increases with speed according to the relation , its rest mass remains constant.
Therefore, when the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass remains the same.
While the relativistic mass of a particle increases with speed according to the relation , its rest mass remains constant.
Therefore, when the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass remains the same.