The equation E0 = mc^2 is a famous result of special relativity. What is the dif

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The equation E0 = mc^2 is a famous result of special relativity. What is the difference between that and the equation E = ?mc^2 ?

1. The former is the kinetic energy of a relativistic particle; the latter is the total energy.

2. The former is the rest energy of a relativistic particle; the latter is the total energy.

3. The former is the total energy of a relativistic particle; the latter is the kinetic energy.

4. The former is the total energy of a relativistic particle; the latter is the rest energy.

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2)The former is the rest energy of a relativistic particle; the latter is the total energy.

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