Electrons fired in vintage TV tubes traveled at about 0.25 times the speed of light, having more momentum and energy than would be required classically to get that speed. Strictly speaking, this

A) increased your electric bill.
B) decreased your electric bill.
C) had no effect on your electric bill.


Answer: A

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