Part A At what speed does the momentum of a particle differ
Part A
At what speed does the momentum of a particle differ by 9.00 % from the value obtained with the nonrelativistic expression mv?
v=__________________ m/s
Part B
Is the correct relativistic value greater or less than that obtained from the nonrelativistic expression?
(choose) greater or less
Solution
A)
percentage of fractional change in the momentum
((Xmv - mv)*100)/(Xmv) = 9%
where X is gamma
=> ( 1- sqrt ( 1-v/c) ) *100 = 9
=> sqrt ( 1-v/c) = 91/100
=> v = 0.1719c
Part B
As the value of gamma is greater than one , the relativistic momentum shoud be grater than non-relativistic momentum
