Chapter 18, Problem 79QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The value of $\Delta E$ for the fusion of 1 gram of deuterium needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In the nuclear fusion or fission reaction, the change in energy can be calculated using the following relation,

$\Delta E=\Delta m{c}^2$

Here, $\Delta m$ is change in mass and c is speed of light in air.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The amount of energy available for fusion for all deuterium in seawater needs to be determined. The percent of deuterium in sea water is 0.0017% also, the mass of water in ocean is $1.3\times {10}^{24}\text{ g}$

Concept introduction:

In the nuclear fusion or fission reaction, the change in energy can be calculated using the following relation,

$\Delta E=\Delta m{c}^2$

Here, $\Delta m$ is change in mass and c is speed of light in air.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The amount of energy available for fusion for all deuterium in seawater needs to be determined. The percent of deuterium in sea water is 0.0017% also, the mass of water in ocean is $1.3\times {10}^{24}\text{ g}$

Concept introduction:

In the nuclear fusion or fission reaction, the change in energy can be calculated using the following relation,

$\Delta E=\Delta m{c}^2$

Here, $\Delta m$ is change in mass and c is speed of light in air.