Energy in Nuclear Reactions: When a neutron collides with a uranium-235 nucleus it can induce a variety of fission reactions. One such reaction isU + n ? Xe + Sr + 2 nThe following mass values are known:

src="https://sciemce.com/media/4/ppg__cp1pbb0313192044__f440g1q11g6.jpg" style="vertical-align: -21.0px;" />Xe: 139.921620 uSr: 93.915367 uU: 235.043924 un: 1.008665 uHow much energy is released in this reaction? (1 u = 931.5 MeV/c2)



A. 185 MeV

B. 202 MeV

C. 32.6 MeV

D. 65.7 MeV

E. 98.6 MeV


Answer: A

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