Relativistic Energy-Momentum
E = sqrt((p·c)^2 + (m·c^2)^2)
What it says
The relativistic energy-momentum relation linking a particle's total energy to its momentum and rest mass.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
E | Total energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
p | Momentum (kg·m/s) | M L T^-1 |
m | Rest mass (kg) | M |
c | Speed of light in vacuum (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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