Concept explainers
To determine: The amount of energy released in the fusion of
Explanation of Solution
Apply Einstein’s equation
C:
Mass of
Mass of
Mass of
Mass of
Mass of reactant
Mass of product
Energy released in the fusion of the U-atom
No of moles in
So no of atoms in
(Putting values)
So total amount of energy released
Hence energy released per kg of U
Energy released by U
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