Nine Geeky Equations You Should Know

 

I'm sure everyone has heard of the most famous equation: E=mc2. Einstein's mass-energy equivalence states that, taken together, matter and energy are conserved throughout the universe. The famous equation underpins the production of energy in nuclear reactors and the bellies of stars as well as the destructive force in an atomic bomb.

But what do you know about the Drake Equation, te Shannon-Hartley Theorem, or Ohm's Law? Here are 9 geeky equations you should (at least pretend to) know.