During a nuclear reaction, 1.7 × 10-4 J of energy is released. What is the resulting change in mass of the particles involved? (c = 3.00 × 108 m/s)

A) 5.1 × 10-4 kg
B) 4.3 × 10-11 kg
C) 1.5 × 10-13 kg
D) 4.8 × 10-18 kg
E) 1.9 × 10-21 kg


Answer: E

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