Every Object at Rest Contains Potential Energy Equivalent to the Product

question 47

Multiple Choice

Every object at rest contains potential energy equivalent to the product of its __________ times a constant, which is __________.

• A) energy; speed of the object
• B) mass; speed of light
• C) mass; speed of light squared
• D) mass squared; speed of light squared
• E) energy; speed of object squared

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

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Supplies Expense

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Credit

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