Chloe A.

asked • 01/17/17

what is the energy of a piece of radioactive metal?

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Dr Gulshan S. answered • 01/24/17

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Using Einstein's Equation
 
E = mc2 
 
Where m = mass of metal c= velocity of light = 3x108 m/s
 
The value of energy will be in Joule if mass is in kg. Which means that if the entire mass of radioactive metal is used E energy can be generated
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