Which of the following expressions gives the energy equivalent of a rest mass ?

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Problem

Which of the following expressions gives the energy equivalent

E

of a rest mass

m

? (a)

E = \dfrac{1}{2}mc^{2}

(b)

E = \gamma mc^{2}

(c)

E = mc^{2}

(d)

E = 2mc^{2}

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