The production of nuclear energy
AFollows Einstein's principle of conversion of mass into energy
BIs not ultimately derived from the sun's energy
CBoth (a) and (b) ✓ Correct
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (C) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation
Nuclear energy both follows Einstein's mass-energy relation and is not derived from the sun, so both points are true.
The first point holds, as fission converts a tiny mass loss into large energy following E equals m c squared.
The second point holds, as nuclear fuel's energy comes from Earth's radioactive elements, not sunlight.
Because both are true, neither the single choices nor none-of-these fit.
This sets nuclear apart from biomass and fossil fuels, which trace back to solar energy.
A minute fraction of uranium's mass converting to energy can power a reactor for months.
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