Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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ISBN: 9781133104261
Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Compute the energy released in the fission reaction
n+ 239 Pu → 137 Xe+ 100 Zr + 3n
Atomic mass of 137 Xe is 136.911562 u, atomic mass of 100 Zr is 99.91776 u, and atomic mass of 239 Pu is 239.052157 u.
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Transcribed Image Text:Part A Compute the energy released in the fission reaction n+ 239 Pu → 137 Xe+ 100 Zr + 3n Atomic mass of 137 Xe is 136.911562 u, atomic mass of 100 Zr is 99.91776 u, and atomic mass of 239 Pu is 239.052157 u. Express your answer in megaelectron volts. ΔΕ MeV Submit Request Answer
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