Is E=mc^2 Explained Correctly?

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The equation E=mc², formulated by Albert Einstein, is correctly expressed in SI units as E (energy in Joules) = m (mass in kilograms) × c² (speed of light in meters per second squared, approximately 9×10¹⁶). The discussion clarifies that mass must be measured in kilograms, not grams, to align with standard scientific conventions. The contributors confirm the importance of using SI units for accurate scientific communication.

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I am doing an article that includes a brief explanation of Einstein's basic equation, and want to check my work. As I understand it, the equation is e(energy in Joules)=m(in grams)×speed of light in meters/second squared(9×10 to the 16th). Is this reasonably correct? Thanks.
 
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Almost. In SI units m is in kilograms.

Edit: V50 for the win!
 
Kilograms it is. Thanks to both for the double-check!
 
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