NEETPhysics-Energy and Power

NEET Physics Mass-Energy Equivalence MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

How much mass has to be converted into energy to produce electric power of 500 MW for one hour?

A

2 × 10⁻⁵ kg

B

1 × 10⁻⁵ kg

C

3 × 10⁻⁵ kg

D

4 × 10⁻⁵ kg

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Using E = mc², where E = 500 MW × 3600 s, m = E/c² = 2 × 10⁻⁵ kg.

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