Special Relativity - Relativistic Energy

What is the speed of a particle having a momentum of 5 MeV/c and a total relativistic energy of 10 MeV?

A. c
B. 0.75 c
C. 1/√3 c
D. ½ c
E.  ¼ c
(GR9677 #38)
Solution:

p = γm0v
E = γm0c²

p/E = v/c²
pc²/= (5 MeV/cc²/10 MeV = ½ c

Answer: D

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