A Deuterium nucleus is accelerated to a velocity v = 0,9c on a trajectorydescribed by the equation y = 0,49 x2 m. Determine the radiated powerand the periodic loss of energy suffered by the accelerated particle.

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A Deuterium nucleus is accelerated to a velocity v = 0,9c on a trajectory described by the equation y = 0,49 x2 m. Determine the radiated power and the periodic loss of energy suffered by the accelerated particle.