What does the math expression "E=MC square" mean?

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E=mC^2 means: The energy in matter is equal to (the mass of the matter times the speed of light) times itself.

Dec 21 2005, 8:00 AM

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Energy = Mass X (Speed of Light)Squared

Dec 21 2005, 8:01 AM

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superdupersue
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superdupersue

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Energy = mass x (speed of light in a vacuum) x (speed of light in a vacuum)

Dec 22 2005, 5:25 AM

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kevinom
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while all this is good it just means matter can be transformed into energy and vice versa.

Jan 06 2006, 7:22 AM