When two light atoms fuse together, mass
A) is created from energy of other forms.
B) is converted to kinetic energy of neutrons.
C) remains the same.
D) is gained.

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When two light atoms fuse together, a portion of the mass is converted into energy, according to the mass-energy equivalence principle (E=mc^2). This energy is often released as kinetic energy of neutrons and other particles, rather than mass being created, remaining the same, or gained.

When Two Light Atoms Fuse Together, Mass