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You see it everywhere — t-shirts, coffee mugs, posters ... but why was Einstein's most famous equation such a turning point in our understanding of the relationship between matter and energy? The short video demonstrates the math behind the math of E=mc2 in an easy-to-follow format.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video after learning about the Special Theory of Relativity
- Do the derivation along with the narrator and pause the video at key points to have pupils explain the steps
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need some prior knowledge of the equation for the resource to be impactful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animated "cat in space" scenario is engaging and helps scholars understand the reasoning behind the math
- The video provides a step-by-step walkthrough that explains Einstein's ideas before, during, and after he developed the equation
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