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In fission of one uranium-235 nucleus, the loss in mass is 0.2 a.m.u. Calculate the energy released.

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Answer

Given,

loss in mass (∆m) = 0.2 a.m.u.

We know that,

1 a.m.u = 931 MeV

Therefore, E = 0.2 × 931 = 186.2 MeV

Hence, the energy released = 186.2 MeV

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