The total energy of a particle
A)is not related to its relativistic momentum.
B)increases with increasing relativistic momentum.
C)decreases with increasing relativistic momentum.
D)is a constant.

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According to Einstein's famous equation E=mc², the total energy (E) of a particle is directly proportional to its rest mass (m) and the square of its velocity (c²). As velocity approaches the speed of light, the relativistic momentum of the particle increases significantly, and therefore, its total energy also increases with a non-linear relationship.

The Total Energy of a Particle