Question

Which of the following statements is a consequence of the equation, E = mc2

A
energy is released when matter is destroyed
B
mass and energy are equivalent
C
the law of conservation of energy must be modified to state that mass and energy are conserved in any process
D
all of the choices

Answer 1

This is D.
A - technically the matter is converted but yes E is released
B - Mass and energy are different forms of each other
C - They can now combine to form the conservation of mass AND energy