Which of the Following Statements Regarding Einstein's Equation Relating Mass

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Einstein's equation relating mass and energy is correct?

• A)Ordinary chemical change occurs too slowly for the conversion of mass to energy to be observed.
• B)The amount of energy available from a nuclear reaction decreases as the change in mass increases.
• C)Small changes in mass result in very large changes in energy because of the speed of light squared dependence.
• D)The mass of the universe must remain constant even though energy is released during nuclear change.
• E)The energy of the universe is decreasing because the mass of the universe is increasing.

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Definitions:

Costal Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue that links the ribs to the sternum, facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs are attached anteriorly, also known as the breastbone.

Curvatures

Bends or curves in a structure, organ, or path, which can vary in degree and can affect bodily functions or posture.

Vertebral Column

The flexible, bony structure forming the backbone or spine in humans and other vertebrates, comprised of individual vertebrae, providing support and protection to the spinal cord.