Question
Question: The energy equivalent of 1 kilogram of matter is about-...
The energy equivalent of 1 kilogram of matter is about-
A
10–15 J
B
1 J
C
10–12 J
D
1017 J
Answer
1017 J
Explanation
Solution
E = mc2 = 1 × (3 × 108)2 = 9 × 1016 » 1017 J
The energy equivalent of 1 kilogram of matter is about-
10–15 J
1 J
10–12 J
1017 J
1017 J
E = mc2 = 1 × (3 × 108)2 = 9 × 1016 » 1017 J