C) a small amount of mass can produce a large amount of energy
In fission reactions, a small amount of atomic mass is converted into a large amount of energy according to the mass-energy equivalence principle described by the equation E=mc^2. This is because the binding energy in the nucleus of the atom is released when the nucleus is split, resulting in a significant amount of energy being produced relative to the small mass loss.
How does the mass-energy equation E= mc 2relate to fission?
B) a large amount of mass can produce a large amount of energy
C) a small amount of mass can produce a large amount of energy
D) a large amount of mass can produce a small amount of energy
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