Relativistic Momentum

p = \gamma mv = \frac{mv}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}

Momentum in special relativity, which increases without bound as velocity approaches c.

Variables

p

Relativistic momentum

kg·m/s

\gamma

Lorentz factor

unitless

m

Rest mass

kg

v

Velocity

m/s

c

Speed of light

m/s

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