Relationship between Mass and Energy

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The relationship between mass and energy is fundamentally defined by Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle, encapsulated in the equation E=mc². This principle asserts that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa, highlighting the interchangeable nature of these two concepts. The discussion references the Wikipedia article on mass-energy equivalence as a valuable resource for further understanding this relationship.

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Can someone explain in detail the relationship between mass and energy? Apparently there's not much of a difference...
 
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