Modern Physics

Relativistic Kinetic Energy

K=(γ1)mc2K = (\gamma - 1)mc^2

Kinetic energy in special relativity. Reduces to ½mv² at low velocities.

Variables

K
Kinetic energy
J
\gamma
Lorentz factor
unitless
m
Rest mass
kg
v
Speed of the particle
m/s
c
Speed of light
m/s

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