Derivation
Kinetic energy of a free particle E= ½mv2 where m is the mass of the electron and v is its velocity.
Momentum p=mv so v=p/m
Substituting for v we get E=½mp2/m2, or
E=p2/2m
k=1/4πε0
Derivation
Kinetic energy of a free particle E= ½mv2 where m is the mass of the electron and v is its velocity.
Momentum p=mv so v=p/m
Substituting for v we get E=½mp2/m2, or
E=p2/2m
k=1/4πε0
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