Question

What is the equation which governs nuclear fission reaction?

• A. $E=mc$
• B. $E=m$
• C. $E=m{c}^2$
• D. $m=Ec$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$E=m{c}^2$

In a nuclear fission, the difference in mass (m), between the original nucleus and the product nuclei , gets converted to energy E at a rate governed by the famous equation $E=m{c}^2$.