Which of the following scenarios involves energy that we would typically calculate with Einstein's formula E=mc²?
A)A small amount of the hydrogen in of a nuclear bomb becomes energy as fusion converts the hydrogen to helium.
B)An object accelerated to a great speed has a lot of kinetic energy.
C)A mass raised to a great height has a lot of gravitational potential energy.
D)A burning piece of wood produces light and heat,therefore giving off radiative and thermal energy.

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Einstein's formula E=mc² relates to mass-energy equivalence and is typically used to calculate energy released during nuclear reactions where a small amount of matter is converted to a large amount of energy. Option A describes a nuclear reaction, which would involve such energy calculation. Options B, C, and D involve other forms of energy that we would not necessarily calculate using this formula.

Which of the Following Scenarios Involves Energy That We Would