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8 May, 14:33

A subatomic particle X spontaneously decays into two particles, A and B, each of rest energy 1.40 * 10^2 MeV. The particles fly off in opposite directions, each with speed 0.827c relative to an inertial reference frame S. What is the total energy of particle A?

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  1. 8 May, 15:03
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    E = 389 MeV

    Explanation:

    The total energy of particle A, will be equal to the sum of rest mass energy and relative energy of particle A. Therefore,

    Total Energy of A = E = Rest Mass Energy + Relative Energy

    Using Einstein's Equation: E = mc²

    E = m₀c² + mc²

    From Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, we know that:

    m = m₀/[√ (1-v²/c²) ]

    Therefore,

    E = m₀c² + m₀c²/[√ (1-v²/c²) ]

    E = m₀c²[1 + 1/√ (1-v²/c²) ]

    where,

    m₀c² = rest mass energy = 140 MeV

    v = relative speed = 0.827 c

    Therefore,

    E = (140 MeV) [1 + 1/√ (1 - (0.827c) ²/c²) ]

    E = (140 MeV) (2.78)

    E = 389 MeV
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