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a moving particle has a rest mass which is double its kinetic energy. Find its speed and momentum..=)
The formula for finding the speed and momentum of a moving particle with double rest mass is given by:v = c * ((1-(m0/m)^2) / (1+(m0/m)^2))p = (m0 * v) / sqrt(1-(v/c)^2), where c is the speed of light, m0 is the rest mass of the particle, and m is the total mass of the particle.
To determine the speed and momentum of a moving particle with double rest mass, you will need to know the values of c (speed of light), m0 (rest mass of the particle), and m (total mass of the particle). Using the formula v = c * ((1-(m0/m)^2) / (1+(m0/m)^2)), you can calculate the speed of the particle. Then, use the formula p = (m0 * v) / sqrt(1-(v/c)^2) to calculate the momentum.
No, the speed of a moving particle with double rest mass cannot exceed the speed of light. According to the theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed that any object can attain. Therefore, the speed of a particle with double rest mass will always be less than or equal to the speed of light.
The rest mass of a particle affects its speed and momentum in the formula by altering the value of the Lorentz factor. As the rest mass increases, the Lorentz factor decreases, resulting in a decrease in the speed and momentum of the particle.
Yes, there are limitations to using these formulas. They are only applicable to particles with double rest mass, and not for particles with zero or infinitesimal rest mass. Additionally, the formulas do not take into account the effects of external forces or interactions on the particle's speed and momentum.