In a nuclear fusion experiment, the loss of mass amounts to 1.0 x 10-6kg. The amount of energy obtained from the fusion is
A
3.0 x 10-4J
B
3.0 x 10-1J
C
9.0 x 104J
D
9.0 x 1010J
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Energy = mc2
= 1 x (3 x 108)2 x 106
= 9 x 1010J
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