2. A tritium nucleus is formed by combining two
neutrons and a proton. the mass of this nucleus is
9.106 x 10-3 universal mass unit less than the
combined mass of the particles from which it is
formed. Approximately how much energy is released
when this nucleus is formed.

Friction removes energy from objects in motion. which statement best describes how this works? a) friction transforms ke into thermal energy b) friction transfers thermal energy to ke c) friction transforms te into pe d) friction transforms pe into ke e) friction transfers ke into pe