Answer:
E = 2.7 x 10¹⁶ J
Explanation:
The release of energy associated with the mass can be calculated by Einstein's mass-energy relation, as follows:
[tex]E = mc^2[/tex]
where,
E = Energy Released = ?
m = mass of material reduced = 0.3 kg
c = speed of light = 3 x 10⁸ m/s
Therefore,
[tex]E = (0.3\ kg)(3\ x\ 10^8\ m/s)^2[/tex]
E = 2.7 x 10¹⁶ J
