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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question
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What is rest energy E₀ of a body with rest mass m₀?
Options
A E₀ = m₀c
B E₀ = m₀c²
Correct Answer
C E₀ = ½m₀c²
D E₀ = m₀/c²
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Einstein's equation states that a body at rest possesses an inherent amount of energy called its rest energy, given by E₀ = m₀c², where c is the speed of light.

Hint

This is the famous equation from Einstein's theory of relativity.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Work, Energy and Power
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 411 of 1250
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