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An electron and a proton are each accelerated through a


An electron and a proton are each accelerated through a potential difference of 10.0 million volts.

a) What is the kinetic energy of the electron? What is the kinetic energy of the proton?

b) Calculate the momentum (MeV/c) of the proton using classical equations.

c) Calculate the momentum (MeV/c) of the proton using relativistic equations.

d) Calculate the momentum (MeV/c) of the electron using classical equations.

e) Calculate the momentum (MeV/c) of the electron using relativistic equations.

f) Why is there a difference?

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