In a certain particle accelerator, a proton has a kinetic energy that is equal to its rest energy. What is the speed of the proton relative to the accelerator?

A) 0.25c
B) 0.50c
C) 0.71c
D) 0.75c
E) 0.87c


Answer: E

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