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If the pion slows down to $0.99990 c,$ about what percentage of its kinetic energy is lost?A. $0.03 \%$?. $0.3 \%$C. $3 \%$D. $30 \%$
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Substituting $\beta_1 = 0.99995$ into the formula, we get $\gamma_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-0.99995^2}} = 100.13$. Show more…
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