FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS V.1
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS V.1
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Author: Halliday
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Chapter 43, Problem 16P
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(a) calculate the ratings in tons of TNT of an atomic bomb containing 95.0 kg of 239Pu, of which 2.5 kg actually undergoes fission.

(b) explain why the other 92.5 kg of 239Pu needed if it does not fission.

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