An alternative proposal for interpreting two recurring misinterpretations in the relativistic mass-energy relationship

Autores/as

  • Clair de Luma Capiberibe Nunes Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências do Instituto de Física https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6536-3131
  • Wellington Pereira de Queirós Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências do Instituto de Física https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9734-7136

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55767/2451.6007.v36.n2.47479

Palabras clave:

Theory of Special Relativity, Teaching Physics, Misconceptions

Resumen

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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2024-12-12

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An alternative proposal for interpreting two recurring misinterpretations in the relativistic mass-energy relationship. (2024). Revista De Enseñanza De La Física, 36(2), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.55767/2451.6007.v36.n2.47479