Title: 4 Mass Energy Equivalence
Course: Relativity > Section: Module 8: 4 Mass Energy Equivalence

4. Mass-Energy Equivalence

Explanation

One of the most famous outcomes of relativity is the equation (E=mc^2), which illustrates that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa. This principle underlies many processes in physics, including nuclear reactions.

Example

In a nuclear reactor, tiny amounts of mass are transformed into large amounts of energy during fission. A small piece of uranium can release a significant amount of energy, demonstrating mass-energy equivalence in action.

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