Relativistic Kinetic Energy from Gamma
KE = (γ - 1)·m·c^2
What it says
The energy of motion once relativity is accounted for; it reduces to ½mv² at low speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
KE | Kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
γ | Lorentz factor (dimensionless) | 1 |
m | Rest mass (kg) | M |
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