In a nuclear fission process involving the use of ²³⁹Pu fuel,if the approximate average binding energy per nucleon in the product fragments is 8.5 MeV while that of the fuel atom is 7.7 MeV,what approximate net energy is released per fission? A)190 MeV B)240 MeV C)2 000 MeV D)3 800 MeV

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The net energy released per fission is approximately equal to the difference in binding energy per nucleon between the fuel atom and the product fragments. Therefore, the net energy released is approximately (8.5 MeV - 7.7 MeV) * 239 nucleons = 190 MeV.

In a Nuclear Fission Process Involving the Use of 239Pu

In a Nuclear Fission Process Involving the Use of ²³⁹Pu