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how can mass be converted into energy when the mass is already energy? I was reading about mass defect, and it says that the mass is converted into energy. How is that possible?
Physicsissuef said:And is the mass energy, because I am not sure?
Physicsissuef said:When they were connected mass has been converted into energy (mass defect), now will the process be reversible? If we separate them, will there binding energy be converted into mass?
The famous equation, E = mc2, is used to calculate the amount of energy that can be obtained from a given mass. E represents energy in joules, m represents mass in kilograms, and c is the speed of light in meters per second.
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, mass and energy are equivalent and can be transformed into each other. When particles with mass are accelerated, they gain kinetic energy, which is a form of energy. This kinetic energy can then be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or light.
Yes, any mass can be converted into energy through the process of nuclear reactions. However, the amount of energy produced will vary depending on the type and amount of mass involved.
The amount of energy that can be obtained from a given mass can be calculated using the equation E = mc2. This means that the more mass that is involved, the more energy can be obtained.
Yes, the most well-known practical application of converting mass into energy is nuclear power. Nuclear power plants use nuclear reactions to convert mass into energy, which is then used to generate electricity. This process is also used in nuclear weapons.