How much energy is released in a nuclear reactor if the total mass of the fuel decreases by 1.0 g? A) 9.0 × 10¹³ J B) 3.0 × 10¹¹ J C) 9.0 × 10¹⁴ J D) 3.0 × 10¹⁴ J

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The energy released can be calculated using Einstein's equation, E=mc^2, where m is the mass in kilograms, c is the speed of light in meters per second (approximately 3.00 × 10^8 m/s), and E is the energy in joules. Converting 1.0 g to kilograms (1.0 g = 0.001 kg) and plugging the values into the equation gives E = 0.001 kg × (3.00 × 10^8 m/s)^2 = 9.0 × 10^13 J.

How Much Energy Is Released in a Nuclear Reactor If