How Much Mass Is Lost During a Reaction in Which

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Multiple Choice

How much mass is lost during a reaction in which 1.7 × 10⁸ MeV of energy is released? (c = 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s,1 eV = 1.6 × 10^-19 J)

• A)1.8 × 10^-8 kg
• B)5.7 × 10^-9 kg
• C)1.9 × 10^-17 kg
• D)3.0 × 10^-22 kg

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