Instructional Video

The Real Meaning of E=mc2

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Einstein proved that matter is energy. A video in Space Time's The Origin of Matter and Time playlist details the meaning of the equation mc^2 by converting it back to the original = E/c^2. The advanced video goes well beyond the scope of typical high school physics classes.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Read Einstein's 1905 paper on this exact topic
  • Discuss the challenge question presented at the end
Classroom Considerations
  • Intended for those with advanced science knowledge, especially in physics and quantum mechanics
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides subtitles in nine languages for ELLs
  • Lets teachers slow down the speaker for clarity
Cons
  • None