Question

How can we derive E = MC^2?
Help required.No direct answer please.

Answer 1

well i think you can not drive it , its just equation relating mass and energy.

Answer 2

@theyatin there might be a way of relating it.

Answer 3

its derived from newton,s second law combined with his theory of relativity...am i rit guys

Answer 4

its like K.E.=1/2mv^2

Answer 5

@mathavraj would you put forward your answer.

Answer 6

u want the full derivation...it would take a while ?

Answer 7

@mathavraj yeah its okay with me take your time .

Answer 8

For an elementary argument, see here:
http://www.adamauton.com/warp/emc2.html

Answer 9

@mathavraj ,I think I have found my answer on website of @JamesJ .Do you have a different approach?

Answer 10

ok...i was just using my text book...if u have got it...then iam happy...

Answer 11

@mathavraj thanks for trying to help me .