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This study guide covers key nuclear physics concepts for the AP Physics 2 exam, including mass-energy equivalence (E=mc²), binding energy (mass defect, calculations, and average binding energy), and nuclear fission and fusion (processes, energy release, applications, and comparisons). It provides examples, common mistakes, exam tips, and practice questions with an answer key.
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Question 1 of 12
What does the famous equation tell us about mass and energy? 🤔
Mass and energy are completely independent
Mass can be converted into energy and vice versa
Energy can only be converted into mass
Mass and energy can be converted into momentum