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 * Understand the principle of the conservation of mass and energy**

Okay... I've been looking forever for this definition, and Mrs. Burkett said that it is not two separate laws. So after searching the internet like a fiend, I found this awesome page that explains it perfectly. It's weird how it is set up, but it still gets the point across. I think the guy is a little freaky though. Go To Page Below To Understand The Conservation of Mass and Energy.

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/isotopes/mass_conservation.html

The Formula, E=mc^2 explains this principle, where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light. This principle basically states that in a nuclear reaction, neutrons decompose into protons and electrons. However, since neutrons are larger than protons and electrons combined, energy makes up for the rest of the mass. The extra energy given off if usually given off as a gamma ray. You can view this principle in this equation


 * neutrons => protons + electons + energy**


 * Watch a Discussion on Einstein's equation E=mc^2**

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Sources for this page http://www.teachertube.com/search_result.php?search_id=e%3Dmc2&x=0&y=0