Einstein theorized that energy and matter are interchangeable. He postulated that nuclear fission takes place via chain-reaction and the energy (measured in ergs) produced from the "splitting of atoms" is equal to the atomic mass of an element multiplied by the speed off light squared (mc2). Einstein wasn't thinking of creating a "bomb" when he first developed the theory. Other nuclear physicist came up with the bomb idea. That is why the isotope of the heaviest element (uranium) was used to make an atomic bomb. Also, a small amount of matter is capable of producing a tremendous amount of energy. The testing of the atomic bomb actually proved Einstein's E=mc2 theory.
2006-06-20 10:32:35
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answered by wefields@swbell.net 3
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Einstein was the first to develop the model of the space-time existance of the universe, and provided a new model of gravity based on the physics of the space-time model. Issac Newton's laws of gravity and that of Einstein were equal to a certain extent, but didn't agree at others, thus, gravity was discovered also to be relative. Newton had said it was a constant force.
He discovered that time was relative, and that nothing could travel faster than the speed of light. The faster you travel, the slower time is.
E=MC^2
Energy = Mass x 3.0x10^8
3.0x10^8 = speed of light
The implications of this formula was the destruction of the human race. It showed that when mass is converted to energy, you get an enormous release of energy. Thus, a few pounds of enriched uranium put inside of a warhead and fired at a target, when detonated, would release utter destruction from such a small amount.
The very force holding a nucleus together is extremely powerful, and when released, you can predict the amount of energy released by E=MC^2.
2006-06-20 17:14:07
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answered by trancevanbuuren 3
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He said a lot of things. E=mc2 basically just said something that Newton did not. Newton said a body at rest has no energy. Einstein said that anything with mass has energy. This comes from his idea of special relativity, which is interesting within itself. The idea of relativity is that everything has to be measured with a reference to something else. For example, if I say "I'm not moving," I would be completely correct. The earth spins on its axis, orbits the sun, and the Milky Way move through the universe. So, yes, I am always moving. Relative to the surface of the earth, I am not moving.
2006-06-20 17:45:32
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answered by gismo_28 2
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Einstein was a physicist. he discovered the general and special relativity theories
e=mc2 means if any matter (e.g. electron) is convreted into energy then the obtained energy would be equal to the mass of this matter (m) multiply the squared speed of light (c2)
So the higher the mass the higher the energy
2006-06-20 17:20:14
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answered by Rani A 1
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E=mc2 simply means that any matter moving at the speed of light squared becomes energy.
2006-06-20 17:08:05
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answered by dmspartan2000 5
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The Letters stand for if i remember correctly E= Energy M=mass C=constant and the 2 is squared not sure but that's how i remember it to be. E=energy is =equal to mass times constant squared or for every action there is an equal and or opposite reaction.
2006-06-20 17:20:31
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answered by pootie t 1
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e=mc2 means energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.
2006-06-20 17:11:07
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answered by John T 1
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He had illegitimate children and helped make the atom bomb possible. The equation translates somethinglike energy equals mass squared. He was a genius I guess but hes theory of relativity in relation to time was a lot more interesting then his bomb stuff.
2006-06-20 17:13:20
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answered by yourdoneandover 5
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E=energy
M=mass
C=speed of light ( in this case its squared)
Its an equation that basically means that energy is nothing more than mass being multiplied by the speed of light at an exponential rate, the speed of light multiplied by itself (any number multiplied by itself is said to be "squared" the same way any number multiplied by itself 3 times is said to be "cubed").
I explained that and I am dirt broke, not a millionaire.
2006-06-20 17:13:22
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answered by Blue Devil 3
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Everything promotes relation or some sort of co-relation. This particular theory describes energy and it's relationship with mass, accleration, and time. To me there is a flaw because we all know of photonic particles and moving at this speed would mean he had calculated such disruptions.
2006-06-20 17:10:42
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answered by Thin King 3
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