Question 649: Atoms & Nuclei

Question

In the option given below, let E denote the rest mass energy of a nucleus and n a neutron. The correct option is

Accepted Answer

Iodine and Yttrium are medium sized nuclei and therefore, have more binding energy per nucleon as compared to uranium which has a big nuclei and less binding energy per nucleon. So that Iodine and Yttrium are more stable and therefore possess less energy and less restmass. When uranium nuclei explodes, it will convert into I and Y nuclei having kinetic energies.

Answer

$$E\left( {_{92}^{236}U} \right) > E\left( {_{53}^{137}I} \right) + E\left( {_{39}^{97}Y} \right) + 2E(n)$$

Answer

$$E\left( {_{92}^{236}U} \right) < E\left( {_{53}^{137}I} \right) + E\left( {_{39}^{97}Y} \right) + 2E(n)$$

Answer

$$E\left( {_{92}^{236}U} \right) < E\left( {_{56}^{140}Ba} \right) + E\left( {_{36}^{94}Kr} \right) + 2E(n)$$

Answer

$$E\left( {_{92}^{236}U} \right) = E\left( {_{56}^{140}Ba} \right) + E\left( {_{36}^{94}Kr} \right) + 2E(n)$$

Atoms & Nuclei

In the option given below, let E denote the rest mass energy of a nucleus and n a neutron. The correct option is

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