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I know the basics of E=mc² and it being mass energy, but someone told me its also used for projectiles and explosions how does it corrolate with destructive power ?
Thank you in advanced
Thank you in advanced
I'm not sure how that works. Sorry.nicholas0211510 said:Ah that claifys things, and sorry I didn't specify what I ment in destruction, our convo was talking about a astroid striking earth, he said E=mc² is what is used used to measure it , it sounded suspicious so I came here to ask some more experienced people
alright, I guess I'll just do some reading on lineIsaac0427 said:I'm not sure how that works. Sorry.
E=mc2 is not what is used to measure the destructive power of an asteroid striking earth. The fellow who said it was... was mistaken.nicholas0211510 said:Ah that claifys things, and sorry I didn't specify what I ment in destruction, our convo was talking about a astroid striking earth, he said E=mc² is what is used used to measure it , it sounded suspicious so I came here to ask some more experienced people
The equation E=mc² stands for energy equals mass times the speed of light squared. It is a famous equation discovered by Albert Einstein that relates the amount of energy contained in an object to its mass and the speed of light.
In projectiles, E=mc² is used to calculate the amount of energy that can be released from the mass of the projectile. This energy can then be used to determine the projectile's velocity and impact force.
Yes, E=mc² can be used to explain explosions. In an explosion, the mass of a substance is converted into energy, according to the equation E=mc². This energy is what causes the explosive force and destruction.
E=mc² is the basis for nuclear energy. In nuclear reactions, a small amount of mass is converted into a large amount of energy, according to the equation E=mc². This is what makes nuclear reactions so powerful and is used to create electricity in nuclear power plants.
Yes, there are several practical applications of E=mc². Some of the most well-known applications include nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, and medical imaging technologies such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans.