The mass of a proton at rest is m. If the proton is moving so fast that its total energy is three times its rest energy, then what is the kinetic energy of the proton?

a. mc2
b. 2mc2
c. 3mc2
d. 4mc2


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How is quantum tunneling important to our existence here on Earth?

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A particle whose mass is 2 kg moves in the xy plane with a constant speed of 3 m/s in the x direction along the line y = 5. What is its angular momentum (in kg?m2/s) relative to the origin?

A.

?30

B.
30

C.
?15

D.
15

E.
45

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