If a Proton Has a Kinetic Energy of 1

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a proton has a kinetic energy of 1.000 GeV, what is its speed? (m_p = 938 MeV/c²)

• A) 0.935 c
• B) 0.875 c
• C) 0.766 c
• D) 0.586 c
• E) 0.343 c

---

Definitions:

Unearned Service Revenue

Refers to the money received by a company for services it has yet to render.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that track transactions within a fiscal period and are reset to zero at the start of the next period, including revenues, expenses, and dividends.

Owner's Drawings

Withdrawals of a company's earnings by the owner for personal use, affecting the owner’s equity account in a separately held business.

Accumulated Depreciation

This accounts for the total depreciation expenses charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset.