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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The graph below represents the relationship between energy and equivalent mass from which it can be converted. The slope of this graph represents
Options
A E
B C^2
Correct Answer
C E^2
D G
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle, Energy (E) = mass (m) * c^2, where c is the speed of light. If a graph plots Energy on the y-axis and mass on the x-axis, the slope of the graph (ΔE/Δm) represents c^2.

Hint

Recall Einstein's famous equation relating energy and mass.

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