You observe an electron (mass = 9 x10-25 kg) and a muon (mass = 2 x 10-20) flying towards eahc other. You measure the elctron to be traveling at a speed of 0.575c and the muon at 0.6c. What is the energy of the muon in the rest frame, the electron and the muon? (show all steps and write clear so i can follow, thanks)

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You observe an electron (mass = 9 x10-25 kg) and a muon (mass = 2 x 10-20) flying towards eahc other. You measure the elctron to be traveling at a speed of 0.575c and the muon at 0.6c. 

What is the energy of the muon in the rest frame, the electron and the muon?

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