In the Distant Future, a 5

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the distant future, a 5.40 × 10⁵-kg intergalactic ship leaves Earth orbit and accelerates to a constant speed of 0.92c. Determine the difference, p - p₀, between the relativistic and classical momenta of the ship.

• A)3.9 × 10¹⁴ kg . m/s
• B)2.3 × 10¹⁴ kg . m/s
• C)8.0 × 10¹³ kg .m/s
• D)5.8 × 10¹³ kg . m/s
• E)1.2 × 10¹³ kg . m/s

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