As the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass: - Vidyadip

MCQ

As the speed of a particle increases, its rest mass:

A
Increases.
B
Decreases.
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Remains the same.
D
Changes.

✓

Answer

Correct option: C.

Remains the same.

Rest mass of a particle $m_0$ is universally constant. It doesn't vary with the frames as well as with the speed with which the particle is moving.

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