Doubling the Momentum of a Particle

question 49

Multiple Choice

Doubling the momentum of a particle:

• A) does not change its relativistic total energy.
• B) quadruples its relativistic total energy.
• C) doubles its relativistic total energy.
• D) requires less of a speed increase as the speed increases.

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