Chapter 20, Problem 51RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of the object in kilograms of a $\text{1}.00\text{kg}$ object with the given velocities relative to us, is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Relativistic effect is crucial for the heavier element having a high atomic number.

The mass of the object is calculated as follows:

$m=\frac{m_0}{\sqrt{1-{\left(\frac{v}{\text{c}}\right)}^2}}$.

Here, $m$ is the mass of the object, $m_0$ is the rest mass of the object, $v$ is the speed of the object, and $\text{c}$ is the speed of light.