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:The theory of relativity has taught for decades that as the velocity of a mass increases, then its (scalar) relativistic mass increases per the Lorentzian transformation.  Now apply a force ORTHOGONAL to the velocity.  Does that force encounter the increased mass, as relativity says, or encounter the rest mass, as logic would dictate?--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 22:02, 28 November 2009 (EST)

:The theory of relativity has taught for decades that as the velocity of a mass increases, then its (scalar) relativistic mass increases per the Lorentzian transformation.  Now apply a force ORTHOGONAL to the velocity.  Does that force encounter the increased mass, as relativity says, or encounter the rest mass, as logic would dictate?--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 22:02, 28 November 2009 (EST)

::Ah, I see what you mean.  May I suggest a re-wording? "The logical problem of a force on a mass travelling at relativistic speeds at right angles to the force?"  I think that might be a little clearer than it is currently stated.  Your thoughts? [[User:JacobB|JacobB]] 22:06, 28 November 2009 (EST)

::Ah, I see what you mean.  May I suggest a re-wording? "The logical problem of a force which is applied at a right angle to the velocity of a relativistic mass."  I think that might be a little clearer than it is currently stated.  Your thoughts? [[User:JacobB|JacobB]] 22:06, 28 November 2009 (EST)