EBK PHYSICS
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ISBN: 8220103026918
Author: Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29, Problem 88PP
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Whether the speed of the electron when relativistic effects are included will be greater than, or less than or the same as compared to classical approach.
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