Modern Physics For Scientists And Engineers
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Author: Taylor, John R. (john Robert), Zafiratos, Chris D., Dubson, Michael Andrew
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.8P
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The energy of the electron moving at a given speed.
The fraction of its energy that is rest energy.
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