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A proton has a momentum of $3.0 \mathrm{GeV} / c$. With what velocity is it moving relative to a stationary observer?a) $0.31 c$c) $0.91 c$e) $3.2 c$b) $0.33 c$d) $0.95 c$
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Step 1: The relativistic momentum of a particle is given by the equation $p = \frac{mv}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$, where $m$ is the rest mass of the particle, $v$ is the velocity of the particle, and $c$ is the speed of light. Show more…
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