Every object at rest contains potential energy equivalent to the product of its __________ times a constant, which is __________.

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The potential energy of an object at rest is given by the equation E = mc^2, where E is the energy, m is the mass of the object, and c is the speed of light. Therefore, the constant in this equation is c^2. The potential energy is not dependent on the speed of the object, so choices A and E are incorrect. The potential energy is not proportional to the mass squared, so choice D is incorrect. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

Every Object at Rest Contains Potential Energy Equivalent to the Product