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Question
The heat energy released during nuclear fission and fusion is due to the:
(a) conversion of stored chemicals into energy
(b) conversion of momentum into energy
(c) conversion of mass into energy
(d) conversion of magnetism into energy
Solution
conversion of mass into energy
In both the reactions, heat energy is released owing to the conversion of mass into energy.
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