Question

If the mass of a 1.8 g paperclip was able to be completely converted to energy, how much energy would you obtain?

Answer 1

`E=1.62* 10^(14)\ J`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The mass of the paperclip, m = 1.8 g = 0.0018 kg

We need to find the energy obtained. The relation between mass and energy is given by :

`E=mc^2`

Where

c is the speed of light

So,

`E=0.0018* (3* 10^8)^2\\\\E=1.62* 10^(14)\ J`

So, the energy obtained is
`1.62* 10^(14)\ J`.