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rest energy

/rɛst ˈɛnədʒi/

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/rɛst ˈɛnədʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruЭнергетический эквивалент массы объекта, находящегося в состоянии покоя, описываемый уравнением Эйнштейна E=mc². Он представляет собой внутреннюю энергию, содержащуюся в материи благодаря её массе.

The energy equivalent of the mass of an object when it is at rest, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc². It represents the intrinsic energy contained within matter due to its mass.

  1. Rest energyC2formal

    The energy equivalent of the mass of an object when it is at rest, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc².

    ruЭнергия покоя

    • The rest energy of a particle is calculated using its mass and the speed of light.
    • Einstein's theory shows that even a small amount of mass contains a huge amount of rest energy.
    • In nuclear reactions, a small change in rest energy can release a large amount of kinetic energy.