Warp wrote:
>   A theoretical question: Can mass be converted to other forms of energy?

Mass *is* energy. That's where energy is stored. That's why things with 
lots of kinetic energy are heavier.  That's why a helium atom weighs 
less than four hydrogen atoms.   E=mc^2.

>   Assuming yes, how does this conversion affect angular momentum?

It doesn't. It doesn't go anywhere.  It's all the same stuff.

-- 
   Darren New / San Diego, CA, USA (PST)
     Remember the good old days, when we
     used to complain about cryptography
     being export-restricted?

Post a reply to this message