what is the formula for relativistic energy of an object? hence, what is the energy in MeV/c^2 of a 160 MeV/c
a. electron, m=0.511 MeV/c^2
b. muon, m = 106 MeV/c^2
c. pion, m = 135 MeV/c^2

this is killing me haha, i dont understand the "of a 160 MeV/c"

Question

what is the formula for relativistic energy of an object? hence, what is the energy in MeV/c^2 of a 160 MeV/c 
a. electron, m=0.511 MeV/c^2
b. muon, m = 106 MeV/c^2
c. pion, m = 135 MeV/c^2

this is killing me haha, i dont understand the "of a 160 MeV/c"

anonymous · Answer

MeV/c is a momentum.  To answer your question,
$$E = p^2c^2 + m^2c^4$$

anonymous · Answer

is a unit of momentum*

tcp2315 · Answer

yep, thanks, i figured it out eventually. appreciate the answer tho

anonymous · Answer

No problem .  Also E^2, not E...I fail with the typos...;)