The formula to calculate the specific energy (SE) is:
\[ SE = \frac{E}{m} \]
Where:
Let's say the total energy (E) is 500 Joules and the total mass (m) is 50 kilograms. Using the formula:
\[ SE = \frac{500}{50} \]
We get:
\[ SE = 10 \, \text{J/kg} \]
So, the specific energy is 10 J/kg.