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In an astrophysical simulation of stellar nucleosynthesis, two helium-3 nuclei undergo fusion to produce a helium-4 nucleus and two protons.

2 helium-3→helium-4+2 protons 2\text{ helium-3} \rightarrow \text{helium-4} + 2\text{ protons} 2 helium-3→helium-4+2 protons
  • The total mass of the reactants before fusion is 9.982 × 10-27 kg.
  • The total mass of the products after fusion is 9.914 × 10-27 kg.

This difference in mass is converted into energy.

Calculate the percentage of the original mass that has been converted to energy. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

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