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Mass-Energy Equivalence

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AP Physics 2

Definition

Mass-energy equivalence is the concept that mass and energy are interchangeable, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc². It states that a small amount of mass can be converted into a large amount of energy, and vice versa.

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