Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes · Modern Physics

Mass-Energy Equivalence

Investigating Einstein's famous equation and its implications for energy production.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is mass converted into energy during a nuclear reaction?
  2. 2What variables determine the total energy yield of a fusion reaction in a star?
  3. 3How does this model explain the tremendous energy released by a relatively small amount of nuclear fuel?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS1-8HS-ESS1-2
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes
Period: Modern Physics

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