Lorentz factor

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gamma factor
gptkbp:appliesTo objects moving at relativistic speeds
gptkbp:dependsOn speed of light
velocity
gptkbp:describes length contraction
time dilation
relativistic mass increase
gptkbp:dimensions true
gptkbp:form γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lorentz factor
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Hendrik_Lorentz
gptkbp:symbol γ
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:special_relativity
gptkbp:valueAsVelocityApproachesC infinity
gptkbp:valueAtRest 1
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Special_Theory_of_Relativity
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4