In the analysis of a nuclear reaction, seientists identify the rest masses of all reactants and products. By applying the equation E = mc, what property of the reaction can be calculated? O the kinetic energy of each component O the half-life of each component O the reaction energy O the speed of the reaction inish Cancel

In the analysis of a nuclear reaction, seientists identify the rest masses of all reactants and products. By applying the equation E = mc, what property of the reaction can be calculated? O the kinetic energy of each component O the half-life of each component O the reaction energy O the speed of the reaction inish Cancel

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