Einstein's energy mass relation

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Homework Statement


In Einstein's energy mass relation, the unit for the energy released is Joules, this means that the unit for the mass must be

a. g
b. kg
c. it could be either grams or kilograms
d. Newtons


Homework Equations


E = mc2


The Attempt at a Solution


I believe the answer is B. because kg tend to be the standard for equations I've been working on lately.

Am I correct??
 
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Hannah1 said:

Homework Statement


In Einstein's energy mass relation, the unit for the energy released is Joules, this means that the unit for the mass must be

a. g
b. kg
c. it could be either grams or kilograms
d. Newtons


Homework Equations


E = mc2


The Attempt at a Solution


I believe the answer is B. because kg tend to be the standard for equations I've been working on lately.

Am I correct??
What is a Joule in SI units?
 
CAF123 said:
What is a Joule in SI units?

1 J in SI base units is equal to 1 kg·m2/s2.

The answer was, in fact, B. kg. :smile: