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If, instead of the correct formula for kinetic energy, we carelessly use the classical expression for kinetic energy for a particle moving at half the speed of light, by what magnitude percent will our calculation be in error? (c = 3.0 × 108 m/s)
A) 24%
B) 19%
C) 27%
D) 7%
E) 1%

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Edition: 1^st

Authors: Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen

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