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What is the energy equivalent of an object with a mass of 2.5 kg? 5.5 × 108 J 7.5 × 108 J 3.6 × 1016 J 2.25 × 1017 J

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Answer:

The answer is D. 2.25 × 1017 J

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User Anton Shishkin
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We can use the Einsten's relation which states the equivalence between mass and energy:

E=mc^2
where
E is the energy
m is the rest mass of the object
c is the speed of light

By using this formula and m=2.5 kg, we can find the equivalent energy of the object:

E=mc^2 = (2.5 kg)(3 \cdot 10^8 m/s)^2=2.25 \cdot 10^(17) J
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