look im very smart in matter of fact im in 5th grade doing 11th grade math and science.
2007-04-21 06:28:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
You are correct!! That is awesome little dude!! Now knowing what they mean and knowing how that equation works is 2 different things... If you know algebra,go to the library and pick up Albert Einstein's "Theory of relativity" and "Special theory of relativity" it will explain it in great detail.. Physics is everywhere and involved in everything, knowing it can open doors you never imagined!! Keep up the good work man!!
2007-04-21 06:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by James S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer that indicated knowing what each factor stands for in an equation hit the nail on the head...that does not make anyone smart. What makes someone smart is that he or she knows the physics, electronics, engineering, and such behind such equations.
So, to test how smart you really are, answer these questions about E = mc^2:
If the mass of a heavy atomic element is M and the sum of masses of the parts of that element after it is split is m, how much energy would be released if M is greater than m?
Or how about this one: If the rest mass (m0) of a space ship is accelerated to 9/10 the speed of light, how much energy would it require to get that space ship up to that speed?
If you can answer these (and others like them), you're smart; otherwise, you have a way to go.
2007-04-21 07:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing what it means in plain and simple language is the deal though. So I'll just tell ya and then you can see how it works with the formula.
E = mc^2 // Formula
:This is a mathamatical way of saying that it takes a little bit of mass to produce a lot of energy. Note the single E variable is equal to a very large number ( the speed of light(in vacum) squared - multiplied by the mass).
So since that huge number is equal to the single variable that means it takes a little bit of the mass to produce that larger value, or as i said at the start. From a little bit of mass we can get a lot of E, energy. Similarly we can get the notion that an aweful lot of energy is contained in a little bit of mass,
2007-04-21 07:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've made a good start. the trick is in keeping your edge for the next 5, 10, 25, 50 ... years. look up math and science competitions for older kids and attend them - eg the ARML for math. Visit sites like AoPS (artofproblemsolving.com) and participate in their forums.
This way you'll always find a challenge and wont get too overconfident about your ability. Good luck.
2007-04-21 06:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by astatine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah your right.
I don't want to be a dick or anything, but just because you knew what each variable stands for doesn't mean your smart, I mean if you actually understand this, and do then your smart. I knew what each letter stood for when I was in fifth grade too, but I"m not smart. Oh and its E=MC^2
2007-04-21 06:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by The Problem Solver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-04-21 06:35:27 · answer #6 · answered by sudsman73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e should write as capital letter, E = Energy
M should small letter, m = mass
C should small letter, c = light velocity
But bear in mind that, c should square alone.
2007-04-21 07:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Francis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes e is the energy
m...........mass of subs
e...............velocity of light in vaccum i.e.3 mulitiplid by 8thpower of 10
2007-04-21 06:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
correct. good job little guy.
2007-04-21 06:31:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋