Einstein's mass-energy equivalence states that mass and energy are interchangeable. A tiny amount of mass contains an enormous amount of energy. This formula is the basis of nuclear energy and explains how the sun produces light.
🔤 Variables
E
Energy (Joules, J)The total energy contained in the mass
m
Mass (kg)The mass of the object
c²
Speed of light squaredc = 299,792,458 m/s — so c² is enormous!