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energy_from_mass_defect_kg

Function energy_from_mass_defect_kg 

Source
pub fn energy_from_mass_defect_kg(mass_defect_kg: f64) -> Option<f64>
Expand description

Computes energy in joules from a mass defect in kilograms.

Formula: E = delta_m * c^2.

ยงExamples

use use_nuclear::{energy_from_mass_defect_kg, SPEED_OF_LIGHT};

let energy = energy_from_mass_defect_kg(1.0).ok_or("expected valid energy")?;

assert!((energy - (SPEED_OF_LIGHT * SPEED_OF_LIGHT)).abs() < 1.0e-12);