he velocity of an alpha particle, He2+, with a mass of 6.64×10−27kg changes from v1=(−0.30, 0.45,0.10)c to v2=(−0.50, 0.30, −0.75)c, where c=3×108m/s. Determine the change in the particle’s kinetic energy. (In the kinetic energy formula, do not forget to square the speed of light.)

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The velocity of an alpha particle, He2+, with a mass of 6.64×10−27kg changes from v1=(−0.30, 0.45,0.10)c to v2=(−0.50, 0.30, −0.75)c, where c=3×108m/s.

Determine the change in the particle’s kinetic energy.
(In the kinetic energy formula, do not forget to square the speed of light.) 

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