Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

A charge moving at a relativistic speed has a speed

Correct answer: C. Comparable to the speed of light

  • A. Equal to the speed of light
  • B. Greater than speed of light
  • C. Comparable to the speed of light
  • D. None of these

Explanation

When a charge moves at a relativistic speed, it means it is moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light, approaching but not exceeding it. The speed of the charge would be comparable to the speed of light but always less than it.

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