Which of the following scenarios correctly demonstrates the transformation of mass into energy as given by Einstein's equation,E = mc²?
A)When hydrogen is fused into helium,whether in the Sun or in a nuclear bomb,the mass difference is turned into energy.
B)An object accelerated to a great speed has a lot of kinetic energy.
C)A mass raised to a great height has a lot of gravitational potential energy.
D)When you boil a pot of water,it has a high heat content,or thermal energy.
E)A burning piece of wood produces light and heat,therefore giving off radiative and thermal energy.

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In nuclear fusion, the mass of the fused atoms is less than the sum of the original masses, and this difference is converted into energy according to the equation E = mc². This scenario accurately demonstrates the transformation of mass into energy as given by Einstein's equation. The other options involve different forms of energy but do not involve the direct conversion of mass into energy.

Which of the Following Scenarios Correctly Demonstrates the Transformation of Mass