Answer:
129900
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that
Mass of the particle, m = 1 g = 1*10^-3 kg
Speed of the particle, u = ½c
Speed of light, c = 3*10^8
To solve this, we will use the formula
p = ymu, where
y = √[1 - (u²/c²)]
Let's solve for y, first. We have
y = √[1 - (1.5*10^8²/3*10^8²)]
y = √(1 - ½²)
y = √(1 - ¼)
y = √0.75
y = 0.8660, using our newly gotten y, we use it to solve the final equation
p = ymu
p = 0.866 * 1*10^-3 * 1.5*10^8
p = 129900 kgm/s
thus, we have found that the momentum of the particle is 129900 kgm/s