In a nuclear fission process involving the use of ²³⁹Pu fuel,if the approximate average binding energy per nucleon in the product fragments is 8.8 MeV while that of the fuel atom is 8.1 MeV,what approximate net energy is released per fission? A)170 MeV B)270 MeV C)190 MeV D)90 MeV E)50 MeV

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The net energy released per fission is approximately equal to the difference in binding energy between the fuel atom and the product fragments. Therefore, the net energy released per fission is approximately 8.8 MeV - 8.1 MeV = 0.7 MeV. Since each fission event releases approximately 200 MeV of energy, the approximate net energy released per fission is 0.7 MeV * 200 MeV/fission = 140 MeV.

In a Nuclear Fission Process Involving the Use of 239Pu

In a Nuclear Fission Process Involving the Use of ²³⁹Pu