Energy = Mass x the Speed-of-Light squared was a gift to the world from the great mind of Dr. Albert Einstein.
Like many of us I have been pondering that equation for many long years. Since I am only self-taught on the subject of physics I understood what he was saying but not what he meant. I was trying to get the meaning down to a single comprehensible understanding. Finally last night, watching the Science Channel, I believe I had a breakthrough in understanding and I pass it along. Now let's see if I can get this out.
Energy is mass moving at an extremely high speed (the speed-of-light squared).
Mass is energy moving at a slow speed.
Energy, manifesting itself as a particle or wave, is energy when it is moving at the speed-of-light squared,
BUT,
slow the particle or wave down and it becomes mass.
Energy into mass? Slow it down.
Mass into energy? Accelerate it.
That is how mass is created from energy and how if you move any mass fast enough (at the speed-of-light squared) it reverts into energy. Take a rock and throw it fast enough and it will turn into energy.
Now, if I have this all wrong, PLEASE someone, send me an e-mail and let me know of my error. I would love to hear your feelings on the subject.
Have a wonderful day and may all of your needs be met.
Like many of us I have been pondering that equation for many long years. Since I am only self-taught on the subject of physics I understood what he was saying but not what he meant. I was trying to get the meaning down to a single comprehensible understanding. Finally last night, watching the Science Channel, I believe I had a breakthrough in understanding and I pass it along. Now let's see if I can get this out.
Energy is mass moving at an extremely high speed (the speed-of-light squared).
Mass is energy moving at a slow speed.
Energy, manifesting itself as a particle or wave, is energy when it is moving at the speed-of-light squared,
BUT,
slow the particle or wave down and it becomes mass.
Energy into mass? Slow it down.
Mass into energy? Accelerate it.
That is how mass is created from energy and how if you move any mass fast enough (at the speed-of-light squared) it reverts into energy. Take a rock and throw it fast enough and it will turn into energy.
Now, if I have this all wrong, PLEASE someone, send me an e-mail and let me know of my error. I would love to hear your feelings on the subject.
Have a wonderful day and may all of your needs be met.
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