What is relativistic mass and why it is not used much?
Aug 9, 2015 · The concept of relativistic mass In special relativity, the expressions for the total energy and momentum of an object can be written as where and is the invariant mass (or rest …
The wave equation interpretation of special relativity
Oct 12, 2025 · In most textbooks on special relativity or electrodynamics, it is mentioned sooner or later that the Lorentz transformations are symmetries of the wave equation (and of the vacuum …
Rear Clock Ahead Effect (Special Relativity) - Physics Forums
Jul 19, 2021 · An introductory question about special relativity Dec 9, 2021 Replies 1 Views 1K Special relativity - measure of a rod and simultaneity Jan 26, 2022 Replies 2 Views 1K Special …
List of Special Relativity Paradoxes. - Physics Forums
Oct 22, 2012 · The discussion presents a catalogue of paradoxes related to Special Relativity, including the Ladder Paradox, Bug-Rivet Paradox, Cooling Paradox, Twin Paradox, and …
Recommend good Special relativity texts - Physics Forums
Dec 8, 2011 · The discussion centers on recommendations for rigorous special relativity textbooks that balance mathematical rigor with physical intuition. A commonly suggested text is …
Learning about SR (for beginners) - Physics Forums
Apr 3, 2021 · What, in your opinion, is the best book about special relativity? (For beginners) Many intro physics texts can give you a good introduction to special relativity, but a book like …
How Does Newton's Second Law Adapt to Relativistic Speeds?
May 7, 2007 · Newton's Second Law, expressed as F = ma, becomes less accurate at relativistic speeds, where additional energy is required to accelerate mass. In special relativity, the …
Learn About the Speed of Light and Galilean Relativity
Dec 22, 2015 · Taking special relativity into account, we can apply relativistic velocity addition to find that the two beams differ in speed by a factor times the speed of the water (n is the index …
Special Relativity and Light - Physics Forums
Oct 31, 2021 · B Special Relativity and Light -- How does speed of an object affect time? B BadgerBadger92 Oct 31, 2021
Special relativity - transformation of angle - Physics Forums
Mar 21, 2017 · The discussion focuses on solving a problem related to the transformation of angles in special relativity. The initial approach was incorrect due to overlooking the relativity …