Atoms And Nuclei Question 209

Question: When 92U235 undergoes fission, 0.1% of its original mass is changed into energy. How much energy is released if 1kg of 92U235 undergoes fission [MP PET 1994; MP PMT/PET 1998; BHU 2001; BVP 2003]

Options:

A) 9×1010J

B) 9×1011J

C) 9×1012J

D) 9×1013J

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

E=Δmc2, Δm=0.1100=103kg
E=103×(3×108)2=103×9×1016=9×1013J .



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