The proof of K = m c 2 − m rest c 2 that reduces to the familiar K = 1 2 m rest v 2 in the case of a slow-moving particle.

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The proof of K=mc2−mrestc2 that reduces to the familiar K=12mrestv2 in the case of a slow-moving particle.

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