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E = mc2: An Intuitive Derivation

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James J. Leary

Department of Chemistry, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

William H. Ingham

Department of Physics, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (10), p 1651

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1651

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2007

Abstract

Einstein's famous equation E = mc² is derived by utilizing a thought experiment that can be easily understood by any serious student of chemistry.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

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Analytical Chemistry

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Atomic Properties / Structure

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