An alternative proposal for interpreting two recurring misinterpretations in the relativistic mass-energy relationship
This essay explores two recurring mistakes commonly encountered in the teaching of the mass-energy relationship within the framework of the Special Theory of Relativity. Firstly, there are interpretations positing the possibility of converting mass into energy (and vice versa), and secondly, interpr...
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I10-R316-article-474792024-12-12T14:28:10Z An alternative proposal for interpreting two recurring misinterpretations in the relativistic mass-energy relationship Capiberibe Nunes, Clair de Luma Pereira de Queirós, Wellington Theory of Special Relativity Teaching Physics Misconceptions This essay explores two recurring mistakes commonly encountered in the teaching of the mass-energy relationship within the framework of the Special Theory of Relativity. Firstly, there are interpretations positing the possibility of converting mass into energy (and vice versa), and secondly, interpretations suggesting an equivalence or sameness between mass and energy. These conceptual misunderstandings are systematically dismantled through a meticulous historical-philosophical and conceptual analysis. Consequently, the aim is to empower educators and university professors with the means to preempt the perpetuation of these misguided notions. We advocate for an interpretive approach grounded in scholarly literature, drawing upon the seminal contributions of Warren, Martins, and Miller. Their scholarly endeavors furnish invaluable insights into the intricate fabric of the mass-energy relationship within the confines of the Special Theory of Relativity, underscored by the imperative of a nuanced and contextual comprehension of this foundational concept. Asociación de Profesores de Física de la Argentina 2024-12-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf text/html https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/revistaEF/article/view/47479 10.55767/2451.6007.v36.n2.47479 Revista de Enseñanza de la Física; Vol. 36 Núm. 2 (2024): Julio - Diciembre; 161-166 Revista de Enseñanza de la Física; v. 36 n. 2 (2024): Julho - Dezembro; 161-166 2250-6101 0326-7091 10.55767/2451.6007.v36.n2 eng https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/revistaEF/article/view/47479/47661 https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/revistaEF/article/view/47479/47677 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 |
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This essay explores two recurring mistakes commonly encountered in the teaching of the mass-energy relationship within the framework of the Special Theory of Relativity. Firstly, there are interpretations positing the possibility of converting mass into energy (and vice versa), and secondly, interpretations suggesting an equivalence or sameness between mass and energy. These conceptual misunderstandings are systematically dismantled through a meticulous historical-philosophical and conceptual analysis. Consequently, the aim is to empower educators and university professors with the means to preempt the perpetuation of these misguided notions. We advocate for an interpretive approach grounded in scholarly literature, drawing upon the seminal contributions of Warren, Martins, and Miller. Their scholarly endeavors furnish invaluable insights into the intricate fabric of the mass-energy relationship within the confines of the Special Theory of Relativity, underscored by the imperative of a nuanced and contextual comprehension of this foundational concept. |
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