Why is mc2 important?
It shows that matter and energy are the same thing — as long as the matter travels at the speed of light squared. The latter is an enormous number and shows just how much energy there is in even tiny amounts of matter. That's why a small amount of uranium or plutonium can produce such a massive atomic explosion.Sep 19, 2023
It shows that matter and energy are the same thing — as long as the matter travels at the speed of light squared. The latter is an enormous number and shows just how much energy there is in even tiny amounts of matter. That's why a small amount of uranium or plutonium can produce such a massive atomic explosion.Sep 19, 2023