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What is the rest energy of a proton? (c = 2.9979 x 10^9 m/s, mp = 1.6726 x 10^-27)

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Answer:

Energy =  1.5032*10^(-10) Joules

Explanation:

By Einstein's relativistic energy equation, we know that the energy of a given particle is given by:

Energy = rest energy + kinetic energy.

            = m*c^2  + (γ - 1)*mc^2

Where γ depends on the velocity of the particle.

But if the proton is at rest, then the kinetic energy is zero, and γ = 1

Then the energy is just given by:

Energy = m*c^2

Where we know that:

mass of a proton = 1.67*10^(-27) kg

speed of light = c = 2.9979*10^(8) m/s

Replacing these in the energy equation, we get:

Energy = ( 1.6726*10^(-27) kg)*( 2.9979*10^(8) m/s)^2

Energy = 1.5032*10^(-10) kg*m^2/s^2

Energy =  1.5032*10^(-10) J

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