Mass and Energy Equivalence (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards

$E_0 = mc^2$

Energy of stationary object, given by $E_0 = mc^2$

$3.0 \times 10^8$ m/s

$E_{\text{tot}} = \gamma mc^2$

$\gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$

$E_k = (\gamma - 1)mc^2$

When $v > 0.1c$ (speed greater than 10% of light speed)

Difference in mass between products and reactants

Joining small nuclei to form larger, more stable nucleus

Antiparticle of electron, positive charge, same mass