Assuming a release of 173 MeV per fission reaction, determine the minimum mass of 235 92 U

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Assuming a release of 173 MeV per fission reaction, determine the minimum mass of 23592U that must undergo fission to supply the annual energy needs of the United States. (The amount of energy consumed in the United States each year is 8.4 × 1019 J.)

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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