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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:

(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


Question ID - 50260 | SaraNextGen Answer

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:

(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

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Answer Key : (c) -

 Ne20  →2He4+C12

8.03 ×20   2×7.07×4+7.86×12

∴EB=(BE)react − (BE)product=9.72 MeV



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