Understanding 1amu to 931.5MeV/c^2 Conversion: Explained in Simple Terms"

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Hi, could someone explain why 1amu=931.5MeV/c^2? Thanks
 
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1. Look up the conversion factor between amu and kg.

2. Recall that E = mc2.

3. Finally, look up the conversion factor between joules and electron volts (eV).
 
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