Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: The activity of
(a)
Answer to Problem 4.38P
Activity of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Conversion efficiency=
Power output=
Formula used: The average energy of
Required power for
The maximum energy of
The average energy of
As we know,
Average energy of
Total energy generated
To calculate the activity of
Comparing power outputs,
Conclusion:
(b)
The change in operation with use of
(b)
Answer to Problem 4.38P
It is beneficial to use
Hence, the weight is an important factor while designing a power source.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
TPo=half-life of
TSr= half-life of
Formula used: Average energy of
We know that the average energy of
Thus,
But power required for
Hence,
The activity of
Where, ARa = 266
TRa = 1620 yrs
Apo = Molecular weight of PO = 210
TPo = Half life of Po = 138 days
Calculating activity at the start of the year according to activity at the end,
A = activity at the end of the year.
To calculate the weight of 210Po compare activities of 210 Po at the start and at the end of the year.
Now specific activity of
Where, ARa = 266
TRa = 1620 yrs
ASr = Molecular weight of rS = 90
TSr = Half life of Sr = 25 yrs
Calculating the weight of
Conclusion:
Thus, we can say that weight required for producing
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