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nuclear decay, such as alpha decay or beta decay.
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What happens to the mass lost in nuclear fusion?
its converted to energy
Why the mass of a body gets converted into energy?
The mass of a body can get converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2. This equation states that energy (E) is equal to the mass (m) of an object multiplied by the square of the speed of light (c). Essentially, this means that even a small amount of mass can release a large amount of energy when it is converted through nuclear reactions or other processes.
In a nuclear reaction WHAT does not have to be conserved?
While overall ENERGY has to be conserved, MASS does not. In a nuclear reaction mass can be converted into energy so the mass of the products may be less than the mass of the reactants. The difference in mass is converted into energy as Einstein's equation describes (E=MC squared). In a chemical reaction MASS has to be conserved.
In nuclear reactions what is converted into energy?
Mass is destroyed, releasing energy, E = mc2
Which statements are related to nuclear fusion?
nuclei combinations mass converted to energy E=mc
What did einstein suggest and later proved happened to some of the mass in a nuclear reaction?
It was converted to energy.
Which principle is used in conversion of atomic energy into electric energy?
The principle of mass conversion to energy. The mass loss (due to nuclear fission or nuclear fusion) is converted to thermal energy. The thermal energy is converted (through turbines) to mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is converted (through electric generators) to electrical energy.
What is the scientific name for nuclear energy?
The scientific term for nuclear energy is "nuclear power." This energy is produced through reactions in the atomic nucleus, specifically through processes like nuclear fission or fusion to generate heat that can be converted into electricity.
Can something change from being matter to not being matter?
Yes. In nuclear processes like fusion and fission, some matter is converted into energy.
How can energy be conserved from a nuclear weapon?
A tiny bit of the mass of each fissioned (or fused) atom is converted to energy. Energy is not conserver... Mass-Energy is conserved.
Who started the era of nuclear energy by showing that mass can be converted into energy?
This was from Einstein, his equation E = M x C2
Is energy conserved in a nuclear reaction?
Yes. Basically, energy is ALWAYS conserved. The popular saying, that in a nuclear reaction mass is converted to energy, is plainly wrong, since both mass and energy are conserved. Read about "mass deficit", for example in the Wikipedia, for more details.
