Q6 · 2020 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 6
The definition of relativistic momentum is the
(A)
momentum of an object when measured in a Newtonian frame of reference.
(B)
momentum of an object when measured regardless of its frame of reference.
(C)
momentum of an object when measured in the frame of reference in which the object is in motion.
(D)
momentum of an object when measured in the frame of reference in which the object is stationary.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer C
ANSWER
C
Worked solution
Relativistic momentum describes the momentum of an object measured in a frame in which that object is moving. Option C.
Selects option C.
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