When the nucleus of a uranium atom is split into two fragments of nearly equal mass the sum of the masses of the fragments is less than the mass of the original nucleus. This difference is a measure of the
A.
experimental error in calculating the separate masses
B.
change of momentum of each fragment
C.
potential energy lost
D.
nuclear energy released
E.
kinetic energy lost
Correct Answer: Option D
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