Deriving Einstein's most famous equation: Why does energy mass x speed of light squared? (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy)

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Equation equals MC squared

The most famous equation in physics, representing the relationship between energy (E), mass (M), and the speed of light (C).

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Frame of reference

A system of coordinates used to describe the motion of objects.

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Time dilation

The difference in elapsed time between stationary and moving frames of reference.

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Relativistic energy

The energy of an object taking into account its mass, velocity, and the speed of light.

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Rest mass energy

The energy associated with an object's mass, even when it is at rest.

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Mass-energy equivalence

The concept that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc^2.

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Speed of light

The maximum velocity that an object can possess, representing a fundamental limit in the universe.

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Massless particles

Particles that have energy but no mass, such as photons.

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Invariance of mass

The mass of an object remains the same regardless of the observer's frame of reference.

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