If one uses the classical expression for kinetic energy (1/2 m v²) for a particle traveling at half the speed of light, the result will be deficient by how many percent? A) 24% B) 13% C) 27% D) 7% E) 1%

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The classical expression for kinetic energy is deficient by 24% when used for a particle traveling at half the speed of light. This is because the classical expression does not take into account the relativistic increase in mass that occurs as a particle approaches the speed of light.

If One Uses the Classical Expression for Kinetic Energy (1/2