(a) The energy released in the explosion of 1.00 mol of TNT is 3.40MJ. The molar mass...

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(a) The energy released in the explosion of 1.00 mol of TNT is 3.40MJ. The molar mass of TNT ts 0.227kg/mol what weight of TNT is needed for an explosive release of 1.80 x 1014 J?

(b) Can you carry that weight in a backpack, or is a truck or train required?

(c) Suppose that in an explosion of a fission bomb, 0.080% of the fissionable mass is converted to released energy. What weight of fissionable material is needed for an explosive release of 1.80 x 1014 J?

(d) Can you carry that weight in a backpack, or is a truck or train required?

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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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