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A neutron, with rest energy $939.6 \mathrm{MeV}$, has momentum $935 \mathrm{MeV} / \mathrm{c}$ downward. What is its total energy?
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First, we need to find the relativistic momentum of the neutron. The relativistic momentum formula is given by: p = γmv where p is the momentum, γ is the Lorentz factor, m is the mass of the neutron, and v is its velocity. Show more…
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