If a given mass undergoes a process in which that mass generates energy, what can we say about whether mass is conserved or not in light of E=mc²? O Mass is absolutely conserved because mass cannot be created or destroyed. O Mass is absolutely not conserved because an appreciable part is converted to energy. O We can assume that mass is conserved because the amount of mass converted to the energy is extremely small, and hence negligible O Mass is not conserved because a big part is converted to energy. O None of the above is reasonable.

If a given mass undergoes a process in which that mass generates energy, what can we say about whether mass is conserved or not in light of E=mc²? O Mass is absolutely conserved because mass cannot be created or destroyed. O Mass is absolutely not conserved because an appreciable part is converted to energy. O We can assume that mass is conserved because the amount of mass converted to the energy is extremely small, and hence negligible O Mass is not conserved because a big part is converted to energy. O None of the above is reasonable.

University Physics Volume 3

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ISBN:9781938168185

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Chapter5: Relativity

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