Derivation of Relativistic Momentum corresponding to Classical Momentum

02 October 2025, Version 1
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Abstract

This paper presents a mathematical derivation of the relativistic momentum using time dilation, a consequence of Lorentz transformation. The derivation is obtained by classical momentum through applying Newton’s linear equation of motion.

Keywords

linear momentum
Lorentz factor
special relativity
time dilation

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