How Does the Conversion of Mass to Energy Sustain Life and Power Our World?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between mass and energy, emphasizing the significance of their conversion in nature. The equation E=mc² illustrates that mass can be transformed into energy, which is crucial for various processes. Examples such as wood burning and thermonuclear reactions in the Sun highlight how these conversions sustain life on Earth. The ability to change between mass and energy is fundamental to understanding natural phenomena and energy production. Overall, this conversion is vital for both ecological balance and human energy needs.
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1. Describe the link between mass and energy and tell the importance of that ability within nature to change between them is to us. (worded oddly i know)



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E=mc2



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I know that The link between mass and energy is that theoretically it can be changed from one to the other, I have come up with the example of wood burning creating heat energy. Is this a good example of its importance? I am not exactally sure what i am supposed to be saying here!
 
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I think a better example might be the thermonuclear activity in the Sun which makes life possible hear on Earth.
 
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