In a nuclear reaction, the energy released is equal to 8.1 x 1016 joules. Calculate the mass lost in this reaction. (1 J = 1 kg m2/s2) and the speed of light = 3.00 * 10^8 m/s ]

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7.2 x 1032 kg

2.7 x 108 kg

9.0 x 10-1 kg

7.2 x 10-16 kg

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Valerie Edwards · Answer 1

Use the formula E=mc^2

energy given = 8.1 x 10^16 joules

speed of light = 3.00 * 10^8 m/s

plug in the values we'll get mass = 9.0 x 10-1 kg

In a nuclear reaction, the energy released is equal to 8.1 x 1016 joules. Calculate the mass lost in this reaction. (1 J = 1 kg m2/s2) and the speed of light = 3.00 * 10^8 m/s ]Answer7.2 x 1032 kg2.7 x 108 kg9.0 x 10-1 kg7.2 x 10-16 kg