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QPage 457: Q8: HC Verma: Concepts of Physics - Volume 2 The Special Theory of Relativity Page 457: Q8 Solution: Mark the correct statements:- a) Equations of special…

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Students frequently assume that because the relativistic formulas simplify to Newtonian ones for $v\ll c$, the relativistic equations are “not applicable” at low speeds and that the Newtonian results become exact; in reality special‑relativistic equations are valid for every speed, while non‑relativistic equations are merely the $v/c\to0$ approximation and are never strictly exact except in the ideal limit $v=0$.

Mark the correct statements:- a) Equations of special relativity are not applicable for small speeds. b) Equations of special relativity are applicable for all speeds. c) Nonrelativistic equations give exact result for small speeds. d) Nonrelativistic equations never give exact result.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Equations of special relativity are not applicable for small speeds.
  • B Equations of special relativity are applicable for all speeds.
  • C Nonrelativistic equations give exact result for small speeds.
  • D Nonrelativistic equations never give exact result.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

**Answer:** (b), (d). **Step-by-Step Explanation:** Special relativity applies to all speeds (b). Nonrelativistic equations never give exact results (d).

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