What is the correct equation for energy?

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The correct equation for energy, as established by Albert Einstein, is E=mc², where E represents energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light in a vacuum. This equation demonstrates the equivalence of mass and energy, indicating that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa. The discussion highlights a misunderstanding regarding the concept of "velocity squared," emphasizing that nothing can exceed the speed of light, which is a fundamental principle in physics.

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I was looking around the internet to confirm an equation for energy when I found this website:

http://www.nov55.com/ener.html

Any comments on his ideas?
 
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So I was thinking about Einstein's equation which says that energy in matter is equal to its mass time the velocity of squared. It occurred to me that he would have had something if he hadn't squared the velocity of light, because nothing can move at velocity squared.

http://www.nov55.com/abt.html
 
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