Concept explainers
(a)
Energy released in the reaction.
(a)
Answer to Problem 62GP
The energy released is given as
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Fusion of two
Calculation:
Energy released in the reaction can be calculated as follows:
Conclusion:
Thus, the energy released is given as
(b)
Kinetic energy of the Carbon nucleus.
(b)
Answer to Problem 62GP
Kinetic energy of the Carbon nucleus is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Fusion of two
Distance,
Calculation:
The kinetic energy in such case can be calculated as follows:
Conclusion:
Thus, the kinetic energy of the Carbon nucleus is
(c)
Approximate temperature required.
(c)
Answer to Problem 62GP
The approximate temperature is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Fusion of two
Distance,
Calculation:
As we know that kinetic energy is given by:
So, rearranging the above expression, we get:
Conclusion:
Hence, the approximate temperature is
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