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Milind_shyani

Mar18-06, 04:20 AM

Hi,
I am very eager to know how to derive e=mc^2.
I am sure that you all would be knowing how to derive the world famous equation E=mc^2.i know the basics but still it is a tough job to explain that. But I am hoping that you would send me a reply as soon as possible. Thank you

rbj

Mar18-06, 09:42 AM

do you know how to derive the time-dilation and mass-dilation equations for Special Relativity? are you comfortable with techniques of integration in calculus? and with concepts of classical physics (like momentum, force, work/energy)?

bernhard.rothenstein

Mar22-06, 03:45 AM

if you know that the center of mass conserves have a look at
Adel F. Antippa, "Inertia of energy and the liberated photon," Am.J.Phys. 44 841 (1976)