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E=mc² in AP Physics 2

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Definition

E=mc² is Einstein's famous equation that relates energy (E) to mass (m) and the speed of light (c). It states that energy is equal to mass multiplied by the square of the speed of light.

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Topic 15.7: Fission, Fusion, and Nuclear Decay

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