2007-03-03 15:23:26 · 8 answers · asked by Golden Toilet Chairman 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Einstein spent his life developing his famous equation E=mc^2. Basically, it is saying that energy is related to matter (mass) by the speed of light squared. This powerful equation let to the development of the atomic bomb...
A little bit of matter can release an enormous amount of energy.
2007-03-03 15:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by SWH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In physics, E = mc2 is the equation that expresses an equivalence between energy (E) and mass (m), in direct proportion to the square of the speed of light in a vacuum (c2).
2007-03-03 15:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is Einstein's theory of relativity. The equation states the energy equals the mass of an object times the speed of light squared. This means that even something with a very small mass can have lots of energy.
2007-03-03 15:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by gpwarren98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone before has been correct, however incomplete. It does mean energy = mass * c^2. But it is the TOTAL energy: It is a combination of the rest energy of an object plus the kinetic energy of an object. This happens because m actually increases with velocity making a faster object more massive and contain more energy. And yes a small amount of mass can release a enormous amount of energy, however no particles are actually destroyed, energy is manifested in the form of mass in bonds of the nucleus. I could show a quick derivation of E = mc^2 (why energy = mass * c^2), but i cant use integrals on this basic text, if you really really want one, contact me.
2007-03-03 15:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by thereytrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The instruments opt for to go back out accurate, yet i understand of no theoretical reason the consistent of conversion must have come out to be c². The equation ought to as really have became out to be E = km the position ok is an arbitrary in step with suitable instruments, yet in practice (and likely in theory besides) ok became out to be precisely the speed of sunshine squared, as far as we may be able to experimentally ascertain. There would also be some theoretical reason behind this that i do not learn about besides.
2016-11-27 20:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by campbel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its beautiful! (In its simplicity)
And its just the same as any other equation:
E (energy)
= (equals)
M (Mass)
C² (the speed of light)² (ie: squared, or multiplied by itself)
end!
Only possible difficulty foreseen: (When two letters are placed directly back-to-back it is assumed they are multiplied) …
hence: MC² means: M x C² …
Mass (x) (the speed of light)²
MC²
That's the equation! Just like any other. What you make of it is up to you!!
[Basically, lots of energy gets released all at once if you use these symbols!]
Good Luck!
PS: Try transposing it for your own designs!
2007-03-03 16:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Girly Brains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Equation that describes the relationship between matter and energy.
Energy = Matter x speed of light squared
a very small amount of matter is converted to energy - the amount of energy you get is very large.
2007-03-03 15:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by Sirena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
energy=mass of substance x (speed of light)^2
2007-03-03 15:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by llcold 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋