Physics GCSE
mass converted into energy
What mass converted into energy means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Each of these reactions releases energy, because some of the mass of the nuclei is converted into energy.
Topics that use mass converted into energy
- The life cycle of a star (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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- neutron star or black hole
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