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).
Imagine you have a jar of marbles. Each marble represents a tiny bit of mass. Now, if you were to convert all those marbles into energy, you would get an enormous amount of energy! That's what Einstein's equation tells us - even a small amount of mass can be converted into a huge amount of energy.
Special Relativity: The theory developed by Albert Einstein that describes how space and time are connected and how they are affected by motion.
General Relativity: Another theory developed by Albert Einstein that explains gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by massive objects.
Nuclear Energy: The energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fusion or fission, where small amounts of matter are converted into large amounts of energy.
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