Physics
Relativistic kinetic energy
Relativistic kinetic energy measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.
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Eₖ = (γ − 1)mc²
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What it means
Relativistic kinetic energy measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.
How it works and where it is used
Use this calculation for evaluating relativistic energy, momentum, time dilation, and length contraction.