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E = mC squared

The mass energy equation (Einstein' derivation)

applied to sub atomic particles which shed protons to attain a more stable electrovalence leads to the energy associated with that bond being released

Alpha particles ,beta particles or gamma particles

Americium-241--->neptunium -237 + Alpha particle (Helium Nucleus)

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