MDCAT Physics MCQ #2587

Relativistic mass of a particle moving at 0.8c is... (m₀ = rest mass)

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2587

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Relativistic mass of a particle moving at 0.8c is... (m₀ = rest mass)

    • A) 1.67m₀
    • B) 0.6m₀
    • C) 1.25m₀
    • D) 2.5m₀

    Answer: 1.67m₀

    Explanation: m = m₀/√(1 - v²/c²) = 1.67m₀. Option C uses 0.6 instead of 1.67.