When a Neutron Collides with a Uranium-235 Nucleus It Can

question 66

Multiple Choice

When a neutron collides with a uranium-235 nucleus it can induce a variety of fission reactions. One such reaction is: Given the following mass values:
, 139.921620 u; , 93.915367 u; , 235.043924 u; , 1.008665 u, how much energy is released in this reaction?
1 u = 931.494 MeV/c².

• A) 185 MeV
• B) 202 MeV
• C) 32.6 MeV
• D) 65.7 MeV
• E) 98.6 MeV

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