Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 35 - Think and Explain - Page 684-685: 81

Answer

This relativistic effect increases the electric bill.

Work Step by Step

Electrons possess more energy than hypothetical nonrelativistic particles moving at the same speed. You pay for this extra energy through your electric bill.
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