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Relativistic Energy and Mass

Relativistic and Newtonian Kinetic Energy

Relativistic and Newtonian Kinetic Energy

This figure illustrates how relativistic and Newtonian Kinetic Energy are related to the speed of an object. The relativistic kinetic energy increases to infinity when an object approaches the speed of light, this indicates that no body with mass can reach the speed of light. On the other hand, Newtonian kinetic energy continues to increase without bound as the speed of an object increases.

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