A few years back, in my spare time, I had attempted to calculate the relativistic mass of a rotating disc as measured by a reference frame fixed at its center.
I used only equations of special relativity, since the observer was at rest.
I obtained the following: If the disc has a rest mass of M0 and radius R, then the highest angular speed 'w' attainable is given by 'wR=c'. Also, at this rotational speed, the relativistic mass of the disc is 2M0. The rim of the disc can actually travel with a speed equal to c!! However now, I am a little sceptical about the simplicity of my calculations.
Does anyone in this group know about any relevant publication?
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