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Einstein's equation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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Einstein's equation, also known as the mass-energy equivalence formula, is a fundamental equation in physics that states E=mc². It shows the relationship between energy (E), mass (m), and the speed of light (c).

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