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Thermal neutrons travel at an average velocity of 2200 m/s. Perform a calculation to determine if such neutrons are relativistic.
2007-09-28 01:39:13 · 2 answers · asked by j2dabizo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
the lorentz factor
γ = 1/√(1-(v/c)²)
≈ 1.0000000000537777777806698271606
= 1.000 to four significant figures
so the neutron is not relativistic
the end
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2007-09-28 01:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by The Wolf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2200m/s
To be relativistic, their speed should be near that of light which is 3*10^8m/s
if you take the ratio 2200/3*10^8 = 7.33*10^-6.
this number is a very small value compared to 1. So we can infere that these neutrons are not relativistic
2007-09-28 08:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋