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E = mc[superscript 2]: An Intuitive Derivation
Leary, James J.; Ingham, William H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n10 p1651-1654 Oct 2007
Einstein's famous equation E = mc[superscript 2] is derived by utilizing a thought experiment that can be easily understood by any serious student of chemistry. (Contains 3 figures and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), College Science, Energy, Molecular Structure
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