An Electron Is Moving at 0

question 23

Multiple Choice

An electron is moving at 0.6c.If we calculate its kinetic energy using (1/2) mv², we get a result which is:

• A)just right
• B)just half enough
• C)twice the correct value
• D)about 1% too low
• E)about 28% too low

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