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Newton's laws do not hold good for particles, which

Correct answer: D. Move with a velocity comparable to the velocity of light

  • A. Are at rest
  • B. Are moving slowly
  • C. Move with high velocity
  • D. Move with a velocity comparable to the velocity of light

Explanation

Newton's laws of motion do not apply to particles moving at velocities comparable to the speed of light. At such high velocities, according to Einstein's theory of special relativity, the laws of classical mechanics formulated by Newton fail to accurately describe the behavior of particles.

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