How much work is required to give an electron(initially at rest) a speed of 0.9 c? (Eo=0.511MeV or 8.187 x10^-14 J)    Choices: A. 1.06 x 10^ -19 B. 1.06 x 10^ -15 C. 1.06 x 10^ -14 D.; 1.06 x 10^ -12

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How much work is required to give an electron(initially at rest) a speed of 0.9 c? (Eo=0.511MeV or 8.187 x10^-14 J) 

 

Choices:

A. 1.06 x 10^ -19
B. 1.06 x 10^ -15
C. 1.06 x 10^ -14
D.; 1.06 x 10^ -12
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