What I'm trying to figure out is how much energy would be needed to accelerate 454 grams (or 1kg would be interesting as well) to light speed? I've read that it would take almost an infinite amount, which doesn't quite make sense, as then that would mean that 500 tons would require the same "infinite" amount. I'd assume this takes place in a vacuum.
Is the equation e=mc^2?
(454)*(299 792 458)^2
(454) * 89,875,517,873,681,764 = 40,803,485,114,651,520,856
If this is what is required, what energy value is being used? Joules, watts?
This is just an exercise to see how much energy it would take to accelerate 1 lb to light speed.
Is the equation e=mc^2?
(454)*(299 792 458)^2
(454) * 89,875,517,873,681,764 = 40,803,485,114,651,520,856
If this is what is required, what energy value is being used? Joules, watts?
This is just an exercise to see how much energy it would take to accelerate 1 lb to light speed.