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Subject: Modern Physics Score:

Relativistic Momentum: Problem Solving

Direction: Answer the following questions based on our discussion on time dilation. Show your solution.

1. An electron has the rest mass of 9.11 x 10^ -31 kg. What will be its momentum if it is travelling at
0.975c? (10 points)

2. Calculate the speed of a 100 microgram particle of dust that has the same momentum as a proton
moving at 0.999c. The mass of the proton is 1.673 x 10^ -27 kg. Compare the speed of the proton and the
dust particle. (15 points)

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