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The mass of a proton can be calculated using the conversion of energy to mass, specifically utilizing the equation E=mc². In the discussion, it is established that 1 MeV is equivalent to 1.609 x 10-13 J, and 1 MeV/c² results in a mass of 1.79 x 10-30 kg. To find the mass of a proton, one must plug in the values for energy (e) and the speed of light (c), while remembering that M stands for 1,000,000. This method provides a clear and direct approach to calculating the proton's mass.

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Anyone know how to do this?? I know that you should usually provide your own working out but I got an exam in one hour and I'm not sure of how to go about this :S

Thanks!
 
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1 MeV = 1.609 x 10-13 J
1 MeV/c2 = 1.79 x 10-30 kg
 
Just plug in the values for e and c and don't forget that M stands for 1 000 000, and you will get it.
 

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