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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Who discovered atomic energy?


Who discovered atomic energy?

When Albert Einstein perfected his mass-energy equation, E = mc2 in 1905, he unlocked the secret of a new power source- atomic energy. (m=mass, c=speed of light, approximately 3, 00,000 km. Per second in Vacuum). In 1945, the first release of this energy as an explosion echoed over the deserts of New Mexico. A new era was born.

Although atomic energy gave mankind a fearful weapon of destruction, it also provided a peaceful power source. In many countries in the world, atomic power stations now generate electricity.

Atomic engines drive submarines and surface ships and may some day propel airplanes, cars and rockets. It is the greatest power source ever discovered by inventive mankind

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