Which statement correctly describes mass-energy equivalence?

All energy in the universe will be converted to an equivalent amount of mass

Mass can decrease in nuclear changes without the production of energy

All energy in the universe is a result of mass being converted into energy

A large amount of mass is equivalent to a small amount of energy

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Brooklynn Bonilla

2 May, 14:56

Which statement correctly describes mass-energy equivalence?

All energy in the universe will be converted to an equivalent amount of mass

Mass can decrease in nuclear changes without the production of energy

All energy in the universe is a result of mass being converted into energy

A large amount of mass is equivalent to a small amount of energy

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Landyn Bush · Answer 1

All energy in the universe is a result of mass being converted into energy

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Mass energy equivalence tells that mass in a form of concentrated energy. The formula that has been given in this equivalence is e=mcsquare. In the mass, there is a lot of amount of energy. When there is a nuclear reaction, there would be a lot of release of energy as compared to release of energy when there is a chemical reaction. This tells us that the energy in the universe is a result of the mass only that has been converted into energy.