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Ontology of Relativistic Mass
Cybernetic Micro Systems, Inc., San Gregorio, CA, USA
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Journal of Modern Physics·Volume 14 (2023)·Pages 741–754·Published 12 April 2023·DOI10.4236/jmp.2023.145042
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Abstract
The term “relativistic mass” defined by equation m = γm 0 with γ =(1- v 2 / c 2 ) -1/2 has a somewhat controversial history, based on special relativity theory, mathematics, logic, intuition, experiment, and ontology. Key is the ontological framework, specifically whether the framework does or does not include gravity. This paper examines both cases, with detailed analysis of gravitomagnetism and of relativistic mass in collisions.
KeywordsSpacetime OntologyComparative OntologyLocal Absolute SpaceRelativistic MassC-Field CirculationHidden Energy ReservoirTransverse MassLongitudinal Mass
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