Solve Physics: Find m When f=mc^2

In summary, the equation f=mc^2 represents the mass-energy equivalence, stating that an object's energy is equal to its mass multiplied by the speed of light squared. It is used in physics to calculate an object's energy and understand the relationship between mass and energy in nuclear reactions. This equation applies to all objects, with the value of c (speed of light) being constant at approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. It was first proposed by Albert Einstein and later confirmed through experiments and observations in the field of physics.
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if f=mc squared what is m=?
 
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dollop said:
if f=mc squared what is m=?

Welcome to the PF.

Could you please be more specific? Where did you see that equation?

If instead you mean the equation E = mc^2, then m is mass in that equation.
 
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If you mean how to "solve for m", because m is multiplied by c^2, and you want to get m by itself, divide both sides by c^2. From E= mc^2, m= E/c^2.
 

1. What does the equation f=mc^2 mean?

The equation f=mc^2 is known as the mass-energy equivalence equation. It states that the energy (f) of an object is equal to its mass (m) multiplied by the speed of light squared (c^2).

2. How is this equation used in physics?

This equation is used to calculate the energy (f) of an object based on its mass (m). It is also used in nuclear physics to understand the relationship between mass and energy in nuclear reactions.

3. Can this equation be applied to all objects?

Yes, this equation can be applied to all objects, regardless of their size or mass. However, its effects are more noticeable on objects with a large mass, such as stars and planets.

4. What is the value of c in this equation?

c, or the speed of light, is a constant value in this equation and is approximately equal to 299,792,458 meters per second.

5. How was this equation discovered?

This equation was first proposed by Albert Einstein in his theory of special relativity. It was later derived and confirmed through various experiments and observations in the field of physics.

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