How to Convert 938.3 MeV/c² to Kilograms?

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To convert 938.3 MeV/c² to kilograms, first recognize that 1 eV is approximately 1.602 x 10^(-19) joules. The conversion involves using the relationship between energy and mass, where 1 J equals 1 kg·m²/s². By simplifying the units, it becomes clear that 1 eV/c² can be expressed in terms of kilograms. The final step is to multiply 938.3 MeV by the conversion factor to obtain the mass in kilograms. This method effectively demonstrates the conversion from energy units to mass.
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how do i convert 938.3MeV/(c^2) to kilo grams

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so this is mega electron volts divided by c^2 do i just divide it by 1.602*10^(-19) joules
is e measured in coulombs and a volt is a joule per coulomb.
 
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The eV is a measure of energy, equalling somewhere about 1.6 * 10^(-19) J
1 J = 1 kg * m^2/s^2
I assume c wants to be the speed of the light, which is given in m/s

so 1 eV/c^2= (some scalar) * kg * m^2/s^2 / (m/s)^2
now what you get by simplifying?

It always helps not to forget to write the units, and go for base units when in doubt.
 
thanks , ok i see , so i multiply it by 1.602*10^(-19)J/1eV to get it Kg .
correct
 
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