Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Part 7 - Multiple-Choice Practice Exam - Page 656: 28

Answer

In both fission and fusion, energy is released while mass decreases.

Work Step by Step

The "missing mass" is converted into energy. This is discussed on pages 647-650.
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