I have my own theory on wot this means, but would like to find out others theorys to this question. will give you theory to the best answer.
2007-08-19 10:39:40 · 12 answers · asked by specops@btinternet.com 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Theory of relativity. The energy of a body is equal to it's mass multiplied by square of the velocity of propogation of light.
2007-08-21 05:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by vr n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the speed of light (C) is the highest known velocity that is ever achieved (by light, and so far only light, of course). Energy is defined as an object's capacity to do work. This is purely an assumption but I would only guess that when you take the mass of a particular object and you are looking for that object highest potential or capacity then you use the fastest known changing thing (speed of light) as a constant. This means all object's energy is relative to the speed of light in this particular equation. I would have to think more about why the speed of light is used...and why it's squared.
But I do remember learning about Einstein throwing a ball inside a moving train and then outside, which of course correlates to relativity.
Yeah, I can't remember, but I think I did pretty good for just "theorizing" rather than looking it up. That is what you wanted after all, isn't it?
2007-08-19 10:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Err, I've seen the derivation of this and I didn't believe there was anything open for interpretation with it... I still don't but I am interested to hear what your open on it is.
Einstein's theory is that E=rest energy, M=rest mass, C=speed of light in a vacuum and that equation is a shortened version of the full equation for the total energy of a particle. It shows that mass and energy are linked and one of the most important results in science. I agree with this. Please give me an email, I'd love to hear what your theory is.
2007-08-19 11:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by my quest 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seem to remember this from my elementary science daze...
The L transform 4 mass is
M=Mo/Sqrt(1-v^2/c^2)
If u binom expand sqrt(1-v^2/c^2)^-1, u get..
1+v^2/2*v^2+ higher terms
So M=Mo(1+v^2/c^2)..
So M-Mo=delta M(***)= Mo*v^2/2*c^2
subst E(k)=Mo*v^2/2 and u get
deltaM=E/c^2..or E=(delta)M*c^2 for the relationship when mass is converted to energy in a nuclear reaction, or vice versa in a pair-anti-pair reaction between a photon and a baryon.
It 'means' nothing more than if there was a fixed rate of exchange between the yen and the dollar
Mo=rest mass, M=relativistic mass, v=speed of particle, c=speed of light
2007-08-19 12:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by RTF 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
energy=rest mass x speed of light squared.
this is a short version for when not dealing with speeds near the speed of light, the full equation is
E=mc^2/sqrt(1-(v^2/c^2)) where v is the speed the object is going, this means that to travel at the speed of light would require infinite energy as the bottom bit would be zero, and anything divided by zero is infinite, ok i know that is not true in all cases for the hardened math people out there but in this case it is so let me of that one
2007-08-21 12:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by gramps 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Energy in Ergs equals Mass in kilograms multiplied by the speed of light squared!
Any theory you have is probably going to be wrong, even if funny, but remember E/C^2=M is what allows the photon to exist, given it's rest mass is zero.
Not funny, but still strange<_<
JBV^_^
2007-08-19 15:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by jackbassv 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the theory of relativity by Albert Einstein
2007-08-19 10:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by allwell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Albert thought he should define the capability of the effort required to sustain relativity, within his concept of space and time. his evaluation was energy is equal to the mass of light squared, but how you fit a mass in a square some one will have to tell me.
2007-08-19 11:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Thor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH...you have your OWN theory!
Ok......lol....I guess I didn't realize that important scientific theories were subject to any idiot with an opinion to re-write monumental scientific concepts into acceptance of the scientific community
What is your scientific background, upon which we can firmly place our confidence?
What is your mathematical framework for this hypothesis?
Since you can hardly spell, I can only imagine the level of logic you muster for this historical effort.
I KNOW what E = mc² means......so, here's a top-spin-lob back into your court.......what do YOU think it means?
And if it involves Elvis....don't bother please.
2007-08-19 10:48:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
it means that the amount of energy release, when mass is converted to energy, is 'a lot'
2007-08-19 10:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋