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Energy isn't "destroyed" and mass isn't "created"

Basically mass is a "form" of energy. Much like ice is a "form" of water. So while one could, kinda, say "ice is destroyed when it melts into water" it isn't exactly true (even though it is no longer ice).

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In a nuclear reaction mass must be a lost to produce energy?

The mass is not lost but transformed in energy.


What total mass must be converted into energy to produce a gamma photon with an energy of 1.03 10-13 joule?

The mass-energy equivalence principle given by Einstein's formula E=mc^2 can be used to calculate the mass that must be converted. The formula is rearranged to solve for m: m = E/c^2. Plugging in the energy of the gamma photon (1.03 x 10^-13 J) and the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s) will give the required mass.


The law of conservation of mass states that matter can not be or?

The law of conservation of mass states that mass cannot be created or destroyed. This is not strictly correct, as mass and energy can be inter-converted, as in nuclear reactions. Thus, 'mass and energy cannot be created or destroyed' is more accurate.


An object that has linear kinetic energy must be?

An object that has linear kinetic energy must be in motion and have mass. The linear kinetic energy of an object is related to its velocity and mass, as given by the formula: KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, where KE is the kinetic energy, m is the mass of the object, and v is the velocity of the object.


Is the total amount of energy in the universe constant?

There is no known principle that allows mass/energy to be created or destroyed. Theoretically, the total amount of mass/energy in the universe must remain constant. Note: the ability to derive work from energy depends on irregularities in the distribution of mass/energy throughout a volume. As entropy increases, mass/energy will dissipate throughout a given volume, and the ability of that energy to produce meaningful work diminish.

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In a nuclear reaction mass must be lost to produce energy. true or false?

False. Both mass and energy are conserved.


In a nuclear reaction mass must be a lost to produce energy?

The mass is not lost but transformed in energy.


Mass must be lost to produce energy?

the answer is true. i took a test put true and got it right.


Where did the 'lost mass' go during a chemical reaction?

False


When you have kinetic energy you must have?

When you have kinetic energy, you must have a mass and a velocity since kinetic energy is half the product of the mass and the square of the velocity.


What total mass must be converted into energy to produce a gamma photon with an energy of 1.03 10-13 joule?

The mass-energy equivalence principle given by Einstein's formula E=mc^2 can be used to calculate the mass that must be converted. The formula is rearranged to solve for m: m = E/c^2. Plugging in the energy of the gamma photon (1.03 x 10^-13 J) and the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s) will give the required mass.


Matter occupies space and has mass. Explain how energy must be described in terms of these two factors. Then define energy?

Matter occupies space and has mass Explain how energy must be described in terms of these two factors Then define energy?


The law of conservation of mass states that matter can not be or?

The law of conservation of mass states that mass cannot be created or destroyed. This is not strictly correct, as mass and energy can be inter-converted, as in nuclear reactions. Thus, 'mass and energy cannot be created or destroyed' is more accurate.


What must link up with this fuel to produce energy?

Oxygen must combine with the fuel in a process known as combustion in order to produce energy. During combustion, the fuel is oxidized and releases energy in the form of heat and light.


I’m a nuclear reaction which of the following must be conserved?

In a nuclear reaction, mass and energy must be conserved. Nuclear reactions involve the conversion of mass into energy, following Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2, which states that mass and energy are equivalent.


What is meant by the conversion of mass in a reaction?

the conversion of mass in a reaction was first proposed by Einstein and now an established fact. Putting it simply, mass=a lot of energy and the opposite is also true. So during reactions, there can be change in total mass of the reactants. However, this mass is only converted into energy(heat or light or watever) but not completely lost. So it is in syn with the idea that energy cannot be created nor destroyed.


Both plants and animals must undergo what reaction to produce energy?

photosynthesis