Energy-Mass Equivalence

Mr. Andersen explains mass-energy equivalence, focusing on the conservation of energy and mass. He uses the fission of uranium-235 to illustrate how mass can be converted into energy, emphasizing the chain reaction process. The video also covers the concept of binding energy using carbon-12 as an example. Finally, Mr. Andersen demonstrates how to calculate the energy released in a fission reaction using Einstein's equation, E=mc², highlighting the importance of unit conversion.

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Explain the process of fission in uranium-235.

How does Einstein's equation E=mc² relate to mass and energy?

What happens to the mass when carbon-12 is deconstructed into its subatomic particles?

Describe the significance of binding energy in nuclear reactions.

What is the relationship between mass change and energy release in a fission reaction?

How can the conservation of mass and energy be applied to solve problems in physics?