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refer to the title.
I'm confused whether this eqn works in relativistic situations?
thanks in advance
I'm confused whether this eqn works in relativistic situations?
thanks in advance
The equation KE = p^2/(2m) represents the relationship between an object's kinetic energy (KE), momentum (p), and mass (m). It shows that an object's kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of its momentum and inversely proportional to its mass.
This equation is derived from the fundamental concepts of classical mechanics, specifically the equations for kinetic energy (KE = 1/2 mv^2) and momentum (p = mv). By substituting the equation for momentum into the equation for kinetic energy, we arrive at KE = p^2/(2m).
The unit of measurement for kinetic energy (KE) is joules (J), momentum (p) is kilogram-meters per second (kg m/s), and mass (m) is kilograms (kg).
This equation is used in various fields of science and engineering, such as physics, chemistry, and mechanical engineering. It is commonly used to calculate the kinetic energy of objects in motion, to determine the velocity of particles in particle accelerators, and to study the properties of gases.
While this equation is a fundamental concept in classical mechanics, it has some limitations. It does not take into account relativistic effects, meaning it is only accurate for objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Additionally, it assumes that the object is moving in a straight line with a constant mass and no external forces acting on it.