What happens to electric charge in the destruction of mass by E=mc2?

In summary, electric charge is conserved and can only be converted into energy if the particles involved have zero net charge. Mass and charge are both properties of objects and can exist separately, with examples such as uncharged particles with mass and particles with types of charge other than electric charge. However, it is not possible for an object to have mass without any type of charge. Gluons have color charge but are massless.
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D.R.U
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If m mass is complete ly distroy by e=mc2...then what happen about electric charge and magnetic energy?
 
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D.R.U said:
If m mass is complete ly distroy by e=mc2...then what happen about electric charge and magnetic energy?

Electric charge is conserved, so the only reactions that convert massive charged particles completely into energy have to start with zero net charge. For example, an electron (charge -1) and a positron (charge +1) can combine and convert completely to energy.

Be aware that are a whole bunch of thngs other than charge that have to be consered as well.

Thee's no such thing as "magnetic energy".
 
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Okey .is this possible, mass and charge can live separate ly?
 
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Mass and charge are both properties of objects. There are uncharged particles with mass, such as a neutron and a neutrino.
 
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Newton make of quarks which have charge
 
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True, neutrons are made of charged quarks. However, neutrinos are not.
 
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Drakkith said:
True, neutrons are made of charged quarks. However, neutrinos are not.

Ok...thanks
 
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You can also have types of charge without mass, just not the electric charge. Gluons have color charge, and are mass less.
 
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Matterwave said:
You can also have types of charge without mass, just not the electric charge. Gluons have color charge, and are mass less.

okeuy
 

1. What does E=mc2 mean?

E=mc2 is a famous equation proposed by Albert Einstein that represents the relationship between energy (E), mass (m), and the speed of light (c). It states that the energy of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by the speed of light squared.

2. How is E=mc2 related to electric charge?

E=mc2 is not directly related to electric charge. However, the equation does explain how mass and energy are interchangeable. Therefore, it indirectly relates to electric charge as electric energy is a form of energy that can be converted into mass.

3. Can E=mc2 be applied to all forms of energy?

Yes, E=mc2 can be applied to all forms of energy, including electric energy. This equation is a fundamental principle in physics and applies to all types of energy, whether it is kinetic, potential, or electric energy.

4. Why is the speed of light squared in E=mc2?

The speed of light (c) is squared in E=mc2 because it is a constant value that is very large (about 299,792,458 meters per second). When squared, this value becomes even larger, emphasizing the relationship between energy and mass.

5. What are the practical applications of E=mc2 and electric charge?

E=mc2 and electric charge have many practical applications, including nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, and medical imaging. The understanding of this equation has also led to advancements in technology, such as atomic energy and nuclear reactors.

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