E=MC2 (Articles)

[Mr Spinkles]

Of coures, the equation e = mc^2 is part of the theory of relativity- it might turn out not to be correct after all. Let's see what the boys at NASA come up with after these latest satellite experiments which are designed to test Einstein's theories. Go science!

[Mr Spinkles]

Of coures, the equation e = mc^2 is part of the theory of relativity- it might turn out not to be correct after all. Let's see what the boys at NASA come up with after these latest satellite experiments which are designed to test Einstein's theories. Go science!

[anders]

All experiments so far have shown that the energy-matter eqation works. The space experiments are designed to test the space-time theories, which should have nothing to do with the energy-matter equation.

[anders]

All experiments so far have shown that the energy-matter eqation works. The space experiments are designed to test the space-time theories, which should have nothing to do with the energy-matter equation.

[Mr Spinkles]

Oh, ok--I thought e = mc^2 was derived from the parts of the theory of Relativity which they are now testing in space. Looks like I thought wrong lol.

[Mr Spinkles]

Oh, ok--I thought e = mc^2 was derived from the parts of the theory of Relativity which they are now testing in space. Looks like I thought wrong lol.

[sweet666]

I think you have too much spare time and should maybe get a hobbie or something.

[anders]

Sweet,

Don't you think that posting on this forum qualifies as a hobby?!

[(Q)]

Mr. Spinkles, you're right - E = mc^2 is a direct consequence of changes to the structure of spacetime brought about by Special Relativity.

[anders]

(Q),

Many thanks for correcting my error.

Mr. Spinkles,

Apologies for not trusting you. I should have checked more sources, considering that I have had no lectures in advanced physics since 1963. I am glad, though, that I didn’t outright say that you were wrong, but wrote “should have nothing to do with".