Answer:
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
