2006-06-28 09:00:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
E = mc2 is one of the most famous equations, even to non-physicists, and which states a relationship between energy (E), in whatever form, and mass (m). In this formula, c², the square of the speed of light in a vacuum, is the conversion factor required to formally convert from units of mass to units of energy, i.e. the energy per unit mass. In unit specific terms, E (joules) = M (kilograms) multiplied by (299792458 m/s)2.
2006-06-28 09:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by whoselineguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.
2006-06-28 16:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the equation says is the rest energy of an object is proportional to its mass. Thus, showing a relationship between energy and mass.
2006-06-28 16:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by Richardicus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E= Energy
M= Mass
C= Velocity of propogation of light through vaccum
2006-06-28 16:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by evil_tiger_lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E=Energy
m=rest mass
c=speed of light through a vacuum.
2006-06-28 16:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by David J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E=energy
M=mass
C=speed of light
2006-06-28 16:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by STRA KAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this famous equation given by Einstein e= m c^2
e------ energy
m----- mass
c ........ velocity of light through vacuum which is approximately 3x 10^8 m/sec
in above equation if m is mass destroyed then large amount of energy is produced.
and if energy is absorbed by matter then mass of matter increases( though this increase in mass is very small)
2006-06-28 16:09:07 · answer #7 · answered by flori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
energy = mass x the speed of light squared.
2006-06-28 16:04:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sr. corazón 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Energy, mass, and the speed of light (squared).
2006-06-28 16:04:37 · answer #9 · answered by ladyblues80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to add to Mr WhoseLineGuy's answer. The 'c' stands for 'celeritas', Latin for "swiftness" or "speed".
2006-06-28 16:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋