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Energy is a fundamental physical quantity that represents the capacity to do work or produce heat. In physics, energy exists in various forms including kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.
The calculator uses two fundamental energy equations:
Where:
Explanation: The first equation demonstrates the equivalence between mass and energy, while the second calculates energy consumption from power over time.
Details: Accurate energy calculations are essential in physics, engineering, chemistry, and everyday life for understanding energy conservation, nuclear reactions, electrical systems, and energy efficiency.
Tips: Select the calculation type first. For relativistic energy, enter mass in kilograms. For electrical energy, enter power in watts and time in seconds. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the significance of E = mc²?
A: This equation revolutionized physics by showing that mass and energy are interchangeable, forming the basis for nuclear energy and our understanding of the universe.
Q2: How accurate is the speed of light value used?
A: We use the exact defined value of 299,792,458 m/s, which is the speed of light in vacuum and a fundamental constant of nature.
Q3: Can I calculate energy in other units?
A: The calculator provides results in joules, but you can convert to other units like kilowatt-hours (1 kWh = 3.6×10⁶ J) or calories (1 cal = 4.184 J).
Q4: What's the difference between the two equations?
A: E = mc² deals with mass-energy equivalence (relativistic), while E = P×t calculates energy consumption in electrical systems over time.
Q5: Why is energy conservation important?
A: The law of energy conservation states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed, making accurate energy calculations crucial for all physical systems.