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Albert Einstein is credited with the equation that explains how the process of fusion provides energy. His equation, E = mc2 , stated that matter can be converted into energy and vice versa. In the fusion process that takes place in the sun, the hydrogen at the start of the process has more mass than the helium at the end of the process. Einstein explained that the lost mass is not actually lost, but has been converted to energy. This energy is the solar wind.
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When nuclear fussion occurs some mass is lost where does it go?
The mass that is lost during nuclear fusion is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. This released energy is what powers the sun and other stars.
What happens to the mass when a physical change happens?
During a physical change, such as melting or boiling, the mass remains constant. The atoms and molecules rearrange themselves, but none are added or lost, so the total mass remains unchanged.
Nuclear reaction what is lost as energy is created?
Mass.The total mass of the fragment nuclei after fission, or the composite nucleus after fusion,is less than the mass of the nuclei that entered the process.
What happens to this lost mass?
Mass cannot be truly lost, as stated in the law of conservation of mass. It can change forms, such as being converted into energy through processes like nuclear reactions or chemical reactions. In these cases, the mass is not truly lost but rather transformed into a different state.
In a nuclear reaction mass must be a lost to produce energy?
The mass is not lost but transformed in energy.
What does E equals mc2 have to do with nuclear fusion?
Some mass is "lost" during nuclear fusion and E = mc2 gives the amount of energy that this "lost" mass will be equal to.
What happens to the lost mass during fission?
The lost mass (or mass defect) transforms into energy according to the law: E = mc2
What happens to the mass lost in nuclear fusion?
The mass lost in nuclear fusion is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2. This energy is released in the form of photons, such as gamma rays, and contributes to sustaining the fusion reaction.
What is true about the balance of mass in a fusion reaction?
In a fusion reaction, the total mass of the reaction products is less than the total mass of the initial reactants due to the conversion of mass into energy according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. This difference in mass is known as the mass defect, and the lost mass is converted into energy during the fusion reaction.
When nuclear fussion occurs some mass is lost where does it go?
The mass that is lost during nuclear fusion is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. This released energy is what powers the sun and other stars.
What happens to a mass in both fission and fusion?
It happens a loss of mass that transforms into energy according to the formula: E = mc2
What happens to the mass that is lost during fusion?
Mass that is "lost" durning nuclear fusion is converted into binding energy to hold the newly formed atomic nucleus together. The lost mass, which is termed mass deficit, means the nucleus of the newly formed atom has less mass than the sum of the masses of the protons and neutrons that make up that nucleus. The stong reaction (strong nuclear force) participitates in the fursion reaction by mediating the conversion of mass into nuclear binding energy (or nuclear glue).It converts into the energy that is the desired end product of the reaction.
Is the total mass after fusion greater or less than before fusion?
The total mass is less after a fusion reaction. Some of the mass is converted into energy and given off due to the nuclear fusion reaction. For example. 2 atoms of hydrogen are fused to become 1 atom of helium. However, the helium atom will have less mass than the combined mass of the 2 original hydrogen atoms. The excess mass is lost via the energy given off from the nuclear fusion reaction.
What happens to some of the mass in a nuclear reaction like fusion?
it fusions
What happens to the mass when a physical change happens?
During a physical change, such as melting or boiling, the mass remains constant. The atoms and molecules rearrange themselves, but none are added or lost, so the total mass remains unchanged.
In both fusion and fission what is converted into energy?
Mass. When you split a large atom (fission) into parts the mass of the parts is less then the original atom. The "lost" mass comes out as energy. When you combine two small atoms into a larger atom (fusion) , the larger atom has less mass then the two original atoms and the "lost" mass comes out as energy.
What happens to the low mass star when the nuclear fusion stops?
It stops at about 0.12 seconds.
