If 0.001 kg of mass is completely converted to energy via E = mc², how much energy is released?
A9 × 10¹³ J
B3 × 10⁸ J
C9 × 10⁶ J
D0.001 J
Explanation
📌 E = mc² = (0.001)(3 × 10⁸)² = 0.001 × 9 × 10¹⁶ = 9 × 10¹³ J. Massive amount — enough to power a small city for months. Distractor B: c alone; C: c squared but off; D: reported mass.