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How is the mass of an object related to its energy?

It depends upon what type of energy you mean. If mass is converted into energy, then the relationship is Einstein's famous equation E=mc2Mass is also related to kinetic and potential energy though. A moving object has a kinetic energy of K.E. = (mv2)/2, where m = mass, v = velocity. An object has a potential energy due to gravity of P.E. = mgh, where h = height, and g= acceleration due to gravity.


Why does fission release energy?

Fission releases energy because when a heavy atomic nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, the total mass of the products is less than the original mass, and this "missing" mass is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, Emc2.


How does mass defect relate to binding energy in the nuclear?

Mass defect is the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. This lost mass is converted into binding energy, which is the energy required to hold the nucleus together. The greater the mass defect, the greater the binding energy holding the nucleus together.


During nuclear fission, mass is converted into what?

During nuclear fission, mass is converted into energy.


When is mass converted into energy?

Mass and energy are equivalent, so there are exchanges of between mass and energy any time there is a change in motion (kinetic energy). But Atomic energy is the most familiar conversion of mass into energy. The explosion of an nuclear bomb, or the energy generated by a nuclear reactor are consequences of conversion of mass into energy. Energy from combustion is not primarily derived from mass/energy conversion, but from exothermic chemical reactions. In fact, any such exchange between mass and energy would operate in the other direction, as gasses gain mass as they are put into motion (increased kinetic energy=increased mass). But any such gain is so tiny as to be meaningless.

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Can energy converted into mass?

Yes. In a way, energy and mass are closely related; energy HAS mass, mass HAS energy. Energy gets converted into mass routinely in particle accelerators. The kinetic energy from the moving particles gets converted into new particles.


How can the atomic mass change?

Depends, what do you mean "change"? Atomic mass "changes" whenever something undergoes decay or breaks apart. In this respect, atomic mass is not exactly conserved either. Rest mass gets converted to energy; e=mc^2, meaning energy is equal to mass times the speed of light squared. This energy is usually the kinetic energy of the particle that gets dislocated from the original atom.


How is the mass of an object related to its energy?

It depends upon what type of energy you mean. If mass is converted into energy, then the relationship is Einstein's famous equation E=mc2Mass is also related to kinetic and potential energy though. A moving object has a kinetic energy of K.E. = (mv2)/2, where m = mass, v = velocity. An object has a potential energy due to gravity of P.E. = mgh, where h = height, and g= acceleration due to gravity.


What is blinding energy?

Nuclear binding energy is the energy that holds nucleons (protons and neutrons) together in an atomic nucleus. It is derived from what is called mass deficit. Each nucleon in the atom gives up a tiny amount of its mass when the atom is created. This mass in converted into binding energy.


Why does fission release energy?

Fission releases energy because when a heavy atomic nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, the total mass of the products is less than the original mass, and this "missing" mass is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, Emc2.


How does mass defect relate to binding energy in the nuclear?

Mass defect is the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. This lost mass is converted into binding energy, which is the energy required to hold the nucleus together. The greater the mass defect, the greater the binding energy holding the nucleus together.


During nuclear fission, mass is converted into what?

During nuclear fission, mass is converted into energy.


Can mass be converted into electrical energy using transducers?

Mass can be converted to energy in some very special cases, but no general method to convert any mass directly into energy is known.


When is mass converted into energy?

Mass and energy are equivalent, so there are exchanges of between mass and energy any time there is a change in motion (kinetic energy). But Atomic energy is the most familiar conversion of mass into energy. The explosion of an nuclear bomb, or the energy generated by a nuclear reactor are consequences of conversion of mass into energy. Energy from combustion is not primarily derived from mass/energy conversion, but from exothermic chemical reactions. In fact, any such exchange between mass and energy would operate in the other direction, as gasses gain mass as they are put into motion (increased kinetic energy=increased mass). But any such gain is so tiny as to be meaningless.


How is mass converted into energy in nuclar fusion?

It isn't. This is a popular statement, but it is complete incorrect. Both mass and energy are conserved. Energy: The energy was already available previously, but in another form (nuclear energy, which is a type of potential energy). Mass: The heat or light that is produced is energy; it has an associated mass. For example, the photons (light) that leave the Sun not only take energy, but also mass, away from the Sun. This mass is exactly equal to the "missing" mass.


How is mass converted into energy during the fusion process?

During the fusion process, mass is converted into energy through the combination of atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. This process releases a large amount of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, such as gamma rays. The energy released is a result of the difference in mass between the initial nuclei and the final nucleus, as described by Einstein's famous equation, Emc2.


How does the equation emc2, often referred to as a "sexed equation," relate to the concept of energy and mass equivalence?

The equation Emc2, also known as the "sexed equation," shows that energy (E) and mass (m) are equivalent and can be converted into each other. This means that a small amount of mass can be converted into a large amount of energy, as demonstrated in nuclear reactions like atomic bombs and nuclear power plants.