Discussion:
Q: Relativistic Kinetic Energy and Momentum
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?