When four hydrogen are fused to make one helium nuclei, a small amount of matter is converted into what
A)photons
B)other matter
C)energy
D)gamma rays, neutrinos, and positrons

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According to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2, matter can be converted into energy. In the process of nuclear fusion, a small amount of matter is converted into energy as the nuclei combine to form a new, more stable nucleus. This energy is released in the form of photons, which are essentially packets of energy. Therefore, the correct answer is C) energy.

When Four Hydrogen Are Fused to Make One Helium Nuclei