The Mass of a Proton at Rest Is M

question 16

Multiple Choice

The mass of a proton at rest is m.If the proton is moving so fast that its total energy is four times its rest energy,then what is the kinetic energy of the proton?

• A) 3mc²
• B) mc²
• C) 2mc²
• D) 4mc²

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