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Chapter 40, Problem 2A
What is the role of a neutron in nuclear fission?
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To determine
The role of neutron in the nuclear fission.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The nuclear fission is the nuclear reaction in which the heavier nucleus of element is splited into different lighter nucleus. The energy releases in the nuclear fission is very high.
The nucleons in the atom are bind by the strong nuclear force. The nuclear force is so strong that high energy is necessary to split the nucleus of the atom.
The binding energy is the energy that requires to split a heavier nucleus into lighter nucleus. This energy is provided by the neutron. The neutron contains the high amount of energy. The heavier nucleus splits into lighter nucleus by absorbing the energy of the neutron. This type of split of the nucleus is called nuclear fission.
Conclusion:
Thus, the neutron provides the energy for the initiation of the nuclear fission.
Chapter 40 Solutions
Conceptual Physics C2009 Guided Reading & Study Workbook Se
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Ch. 40 - How is gaseous diffusion used to separate atoms of...Ch. 40 - Prob. 12ACh. 40 - Prob. 13ACh. 40 - Why are the fission-fragment elements radioactive?Ch. 40 - What happens when U-238 absorbs a neutron?Ch. 40 - Is plutonium an isotope of uranium or is it a...Ch. 40 - Prob. 17ACh. 40 - Prob. 18ACh. 40 - Prob. 19ACh. 40 - Prob. 20ACh. 40 - Prob. 21ACh. 40 - Prob. 22ACh. 40 - Prob. 23ACh. 40 - Prob. 24ACh. 40 - Prob. 25ACh. 40 - Prob. 26ACh. 40 - Prob. 27ACh. 40 - Rank from greatest to least the reduction in mass...Ch. 40 - Why does a neutron often make a better nuclear...Ch. 40 - Prob. 30ACh. 40 - Prob. 31ACh. 40 - Prob. 32ACh. 40 - Why is lead found in all deposits of uranium ores?Ch. 40 - Why are there no appreciable deposits of plutonium...Ch. 40 - Your tutor says atomic nuclei are converted to...Ch. 40 - Prob. 36ACh. 40 - Prob. 37ACh. 40 - Why does uranium not yield energy if fused with...Ch. 40 - Prob. 39ACh. 40 - Prob. 40ACh. 40 - How does the mass per nucleon in uranium compare...Ch. 40 - Prob. 42ACh. 40 - Prob. 43ACh. 40 - Prob. 44ACh. 40 - Prob. 45ACh. 40 - Prob. 46ACh. 40 - Prob. 47ACh. 40 - Prob. 48ACh. 40 - Prob. 49ACh. 40 - Prob. 50ACh. 40 - Prob. 51ACh. 40 - Prob. 52ACh. 40 - Burning one metric ton (1000 kg) of dry wood...Ch. 40 - The total U.S. consumption of electricity in 2001...Ch. 40 - Make a list comparing the kinds of pollution...Ch. 40 - Summarize and compare the benefits to society and...
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