University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - Relativity - Problems - Exercises - Page 1249: 37.32

Answer

At such high speeds, we use the relativistic formulas for momentum and kinetic energy. $p=1.26\times10^{-18}kg \cdot m/s$ $KE=3.63\times10^{-10}J$

Work Step by Step

The value of $\gamma$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-v^{2}/c^{2}}}=22.366$. $$p=\gamma mv=22.366(207)(9.11\times10^{-31}kg)(0.999)(3.00\times10^8m/s)$$ $$p=1.26\times10^{-18}kg \cdot m/s$$ The relativistic kinetic energy is $(\gamma-1)mc^2$. $$KE=(22.366-1)(207)(9.11\times10^{-31}kg)(3.00\times10^8m/s)^2$$ $$KE=3.63\times10^{-10}J$$
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