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Relativistic

adjective

Relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity. "Relativistic increase in mass" , "Radiation from relativistic particles"

Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism.

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"Relativistic" Quotes from Famous Books

... Purcell and others have explained magnetic and electromagnetic phenomenon as relativistic effects related to electrostatic attraction. Magnetism is caused by Lorentz contraction of space along the direction of a current. Electromagnetic waves are caused by charge acceleration and the resulting disturbance ...

— The Standard Electrical Dictionary - A Popular Dictionary of Words and Terms Used in the Practice - of Electrical Engineering • T. O'Conor Slone

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