8/18/2023 0 Comments Emc squaredNow that I’m in the right unit of measure for mass, we can plug the values into the equation and see just what we get: Since our measurement for E is in Joules, and Joule units of measurement are kilograms x meters squared per seconds squared, I need to convert my mass in grams to my mass in kilograms. Again, as we use SI units in science, we need to convert this over from pounds to grams. Let’s begin by collecting the data so that we can input it into our equation. For our purposes we needn’t worry about this, as I am simply illustrating the incredible amounts of energy that constitutes your equivalence in mass, not illustrating the fusion of all of your mass turning into energy. It is also worth mentioning that when two atoms fuse (such as Hydrogen fusing into Helium in the core of our star) only about 0.7% of the mass is converted into total energy. There are many more complex derivatives of this equation that are used for many different applications. Now before I go on, I would like to point out that I am utilizing this equation in its most basic form. All we need is simple math and our imagination. This isn’t one that we need fancy equipment for, nor is it one that we need a large laboratory for. So, what does this mean? How can I relate to this, and how much energy is in matter? Well, here comes the fun part. So essentially what the equation is saying is that for a specific amount of mass (in kilograms), if you multiply it by the speed of light squared (3.00×10 8) 2, you get its energy equivalence (Joules). What do each of the letters mean? What are their values? Let’s break it down from left to right: So, for the next few minutes, I will attempt to convey to you the magnitude of your own personal potential energy equivalence.įirst, we must break down this equation. Many people are unaware of just how much energy is contained within matter. Many have heard of it, but not very many understand what it implies. This seemingly simple algebraic formula represents the correlation of energy to matter (energy equivalence of any given amount of mass). It wasn’t until the brilliance of Albert Einstein that we were able to fully grasp this correlation between mass and energy. However, there is something even more intrinsic to this aspect of matter that escaped scientists for years. The nucleus of any atom is an oven of intense radiation, and when you open the oven door, that energy spills out oftentimes violently. Many people fail to realize just how much energy there is locked up in matter.
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