The value of an ounce of gold, if all of its mass were converted to energy (E=mc^2) in the form of electricity (with 100% efficiency), and then sold at market rates (~5cents/kWh = $1/72e6J), would be:
1 oz. * (1kg/36oz.) * (9e16J/1kg) * ($1/72e6J) = $35 million
The value of a 170-lb. person would be:
170lb * (1kg/2.2lb.) * (9e16J/1kg) * ($1/72e6J) = ~$100 billion
Point: you get a lot of energy from a little mass.
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That is spectacular!
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