particle energy

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Noun[edit]

particle energy (plural particle energies)

  1. (physics) The sum of a particle's potential energy, kinetic energy and rest energy

Usage notes[edit]

  • Rest energy is usually only included if the particle is moving at relativistic speeds.
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