In nuclear reactions, we have the conservation of:
Correct answer: D. Mass-Energy and Momentum
- A. Mass Only
- B. Energy Only
- C. Momentum Only
- D. Mass-Energy and Momentum
Explanation
In a nuclear reaction, the total (relativistic) energy is conserved. It means that mass, energy and momentum all are conserved. The total momentum of the interacting particles before and after a reaction is the same
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