Relativistic Mass-Energy Equivalence

Definition

Relativistic mass-energy equivalence is the concept that mass and energy are interchangeable, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc². It states that an object's mass can be converted into energy and vice versa.

Related terms

Special theory of relativity: Einstein's theory that describes how space and time are intertwined and how they change for objects moving relative to each other.

Mass-energy conservation: The principle that states the total amount of mass and energy in a closed system remains constant over time.

Nuclear reactions: Reactions involving changes in atomic nuclei that release or absorb large amounts of energy through the conversion of mass into energy or vice versa.