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Relativistic Momentum

Momentum at speeds near light.

Formula

p=mv1−v2/c2p = \frac{mv}{\sqrt{1 - v^2/c^2}}

Variables

mMass
vSpeed
cLight speed

Did You Know?

Momentum grows without limit as speed nears light's, which is why no massive object can ever reach it.

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