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
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A.
3.0 x 10-4J -
B.
3.0 x 10-1J -
C.
9.0 x 104J -
D.
9.0 x 1010J
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Energy = mc2
= 1 x (3 x 108)2 x 106
= 9 x 1010J