Consider a proton that has a momentum of 1.00 kg·m/s.    Part (a)  Calculate the relativistic parameter γ for the proton. You will have to use a 2.998 × 108 for the speed of light to get this answer correct.  Part (b)  What is its speed, in meters per second? Such protons form a rare component of cosmic radiation with uncertain origins.  ( Answer Both Parts )

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 Consider a proton that has a momentum of 1.00 kg·m/s.

 

 Part (a)  Calculate the relativistic parameter γ for the proton. You will have to use a 2.998 × 108 for the speed of light to get this answer correct. 

Part (b)  What is its speed, in meters per second? Such protons form a rare component of cosmic radiation with uncertain origins. 

( Answer Both Parts )

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