Momentum: What is the momentum of a proton when it is moving with a speed of 0.60c? (mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)

A. 1.2 × 10-19 kg? m/s
B. 1.5 × 10-19 kg ? m/s
C. 3.0 × 10-19 kg ? m/s
D. 3.8 × 10-19 kg ? m/s


Answer: D

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