How Much Energy Is Released If 2 Kg of Matter

question 59

Multiple Choice

How much energy is released if 2 kg of matter is converted into pure energy? Hint: E = mc² and c = 3.0*10⁸ m/sec

• A) 2 joules
• B) 6*10⁸ joules
• C) 1.2*10⁹ joules
• D) 9*10¹⁶ joules
• E) 1.8*10¹⁷ joules

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