(a) In the nuclear reaction illustrated in Figure 14.21, what amount of mass is "lost"?

(b) What is the ratio of energy decrease to mass loss as a result of the reaction?

(c) Show that the units of your answer to part \(b\) are equivalent to \(\mathrm{m}^{2} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\).

Data from Figure 14.21

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proton deuteron He radiation 5.01621 10-27 kg 5.00641 X 10-7 kg