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This source-reviewed Einstein quotation develops a complete idea around measure, energy, content. The wording "The mass of a body is a measure of its…" is tied to Ist die Trägheit eines Körpers von seinem Energieinhalt abhängig? ("Does the inertia of a…, so readers can connect its themes of science and wisdom to a documented context rather than a detached slogan.
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- Use "The mass of a body is a measure of its…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of measure with energy in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
- When publishing or narrating it, retain the documented source trail to Ist die Trägheit eines Körpers von seinem Energieinhalt abhängig? ("Does the inertia of a… so the quotation stays connected to its original context.

