A proton moving with a momentum $$p_1$$ has a kinetic energy $$1 / 8$$th of its rest mass-energy. Another light photon having energy equal to the kinetic energy of the possesses a momentum $$p_2$$. Then, the ratio $$\frac{p_1-p_2}{p_1}$$ is equal to
- A1
- B1/4
- C1/2
- D3/4
✓ Correct answer: D
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