Consider the nuclear fission Ne20→2He4+C12 Given that the binding energy/nucleon of Ne20, He4 and c12 are, respectively, 8.03 MeV, 7.07 MeV and 7.86 MeV, identify the correct statement: |
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(a) |
8.3 MeV energy will be released |
(b) |
Energy of 12.4MeV will be Supplied |
(c) |
Energy of 11.9 MeV has to be supplied |
(d) |
Energy of 3.6 MeV will be released |
Consider the nuclear fission Ne20→2He4+C12 Given that the binding energy/nucleon of Ne20, He4 and c12 are, respectively, 8.03 MeV, 7.07 MeV and 7.86 MeV, identify the correct statement: |
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(a) |
8.3 MeV energy will be released |
(b) |
Energy of 12.4MeV will be Supplied |
(c) |
Energy of 11.9 MeV has to be supplied |
(d) |
Energy of 3.6 MeV will be released |
Ne20 →2He4+C12
8.03 ×20 2×7.07×4+7.86×12
∴EB=(BE)react − (BE)product=9.72 MeV