Relativistic speed

Relativistic speed

A Relativistic speed is a speed which is a significant proportion of the speed of light. Therefore scientific analysis must take the consequences of special relativity into account. A relativistic particle is a subatomic particle moving at relativistic speed.

ee also

* Special relativity
* Relativistic wave equations
* Lorentz factor
* Relativistic jet
* Relativistic mass
* Relativistic plasma
* Relativistic beaming


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