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Physics Motion in a Straight Line Relative Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

For a body moving with relativistic speed, if the velocity is doubled, then

A
Its linear momentum is doubled
B
Its linear momentum will be less than double
C
Its linear momentum will be more than double
D
Its linear momentum remains unchanged

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The correct answer is:
C

Relativistic momentum

If velocity is doubled then the relativistic mass also increases. Thus value of linear momentum will be more than double.

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