Calculate Atomic Energy of a Girl (45.45 kg)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the atomic energy equivalent of a mass, specifically a girl weighing 45.45 kg, using Einstein's mass-energy equivalence formula E=mc².

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the application of the formula E=mc², with one original poster expressing uncertainty about their calculation. Others question the accuracy of the numerical results and discuss potential errors in the exponentiation.

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There is an ongoing exchange regarding the correctness of the calculations, with participants providing differing numerical results and clarifying the significance of precision in the context of energy calculations. Some guidance is offered, but no consensus is reached on the final answer.

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Participants question the relevance of the calculation and the implications of applying such a formula to a living person, hinting at ethical considerations or misunderstandings about the context of the problem.

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If some girl weighs 100 pounds or 45.45 kg

E=mc[tex]^2[/tex]

Energy = (45.45) x (3 x 10[tex]^8[/tex])[tex]^2[/tex]

My answer was 4.9 x 10[tex]^1^8[/tex] J of E. But it's been a while and I'm not confident. Is that wrong?


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That should be right. Why do you need to know? Are you planning to put the girl through nulcear fission...?
 
What are you doing? [tex]5^9[/tex]?

I'll assume you made a mistake, the answer is [tex]4.0905 * 10^{18}[/tex].
 
Ok thanks, 4.9 x 10[tex]^1^8[/tex] J of E.
 
NO! 4.09 x [tex]10^{18}[/tex], that zero is a huge difference.
 
Ok, thanks for your forbearance candyman.

Thanks a million.
 

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