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Einstein's Mass-Energy Equivalence, also known as E=mc^2, is a famous equation that demonstrates the relationship between mass and energy. It states that the mass of an object is equal to its energy divided by the speed of light squared.
Einstein first proposed the concept of mass-energy equivalence in his famous paper "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" in 1905. He based his theory on the principles of special relativity and the idea that energy and mass are interchangeable.
The Mass-Energy Equivalence has many practical applications, including in nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. It is also used in medical technologies such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
Yes, the Mass-Energy Equivalence applies to all forms of energy, including potential energy, kinetic energy, and thermal energy. However, it is most commonly associated with the conversion of mass to energy in nuclear reactions.
Yes, the Mass-Energy Equivalence has been extensively tested and confirmed through experiments. It is considered to be one of the fundamental principles of modern physics and is widely accepted by the scientific community.