An A = 240 nucleus (7.6 MeV per nucleon) splits into two A = 120 nuclei (8.5 MeV). Energy released?
AAbout 1824 MeV
BAbout 2040 MeV
CAbout 108 MeV
DAbout 216 MeV
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. About 216 MeV
Each of the 240 nucleons gains about 0.9 MeV, so 240 x 0.9 = 216 MeV is released.
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