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Mass by definition is the amount of matter contained in a body. But for a relativistic object its relativistic mass is greater than the actual rest mass. If accelerating a body increases its mass then by definition it is increasing the amount of matter in a body.

So my question is where does this extra matter come from?

Qmechanic
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Suhrid Mulay
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'Perceived mass' is just another name for energy, and the contribution to that from kinetic energy specifically depends on relative motion of body and observer.

Christoph
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