A sample of matter is converted completely into energy.

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Nuclear physics · Nuclear physics

Problem

A 5.0 mg5.0\,\text{mg} sample of matter is converted completely into energy. (i) Calculate the energy released in joules. (ii) Express the energy obtained in kilowatt-hours. (iii) A bulb rated 100 W100\,\text{W} is kept switched on continuously. For how many days could this bulb glow using the energy calculated in part (ii)?

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