B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2018
Name the scientist who said that matter can be converted into energy—
aBoyle
bLavoisier
cAvogadro
dEinstein✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Einstein explained that mass and energy are not two separate forms; they can be converted into each other. In this context, he established a relation between mass and energy, known as Einstein’s mass–energy equation. According to this, mass (matter) can be converted into energy, and energy can again be converted into mass. E = mc²;
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