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Question 7 • Physical Science

What is Albert Einstein’s contribution to the understanding of nuclear energy?

Answer
A
He first discovered that nuclear-reaction products are lighter than the reactants.
B
He developed the use of nuclear reactions to generate electricity.
C
He proposed that matter can be converted to energy and vice versa.
D
He demonstrated that a uranium nucleus splits and releases neutrons.

Explanation

Einstein’s famous equation, E = mc², shows that mass and energy are equivalent: matter can be converted into energy, and energy into matter. This idea helps explain the large amount of energy released in nuclear reactions. The correct choice is D, “He proposed that matter can be converted to energy and vice versa.”

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