Actually ΔE ≈ Δmc2, but not relevant because energy (for ICE) is based on available molecular bond energy, so Sir Isaac’s kinetic models will prevail. Although probably relevant for a small percentage of photonic energy released during explosion or rapid combustion.
Brian -----Original Message----- From: Pawson, James [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 1:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PSES] Energy in certain items About 2.8x10^17 Joules for a gallon of petrol using E = mc^2 This is why I'm always disappointed by the mpg of my car James -----Original Message----- From: Macy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 19 February 2016 17:59 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [PSES] Energy in certain items Does anyone know the energy [joules] in a standard stick of dynamite, or a gallon of gasoline? - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
