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1. An excited U * nucleus undergoes fission into two fragments., as described by

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Question

1.

An excited U* nucleus undergoes fission into two fragments., as described by the following equation:

U* Ba + Kr

The following atomic masses are known:

Kr 91.926270 amu
Ba 143.922845 amu
U* 236.045563 amu

What is the reaction energy? Let 1 amu = 931.5 MeV.

150 MeV

170 MeV

190 MeV

160 MeV

180 MeV

2.

The absorbed dose of X-rays is 70 mrad over a mass of 6.0 kg. What is the total energy absorbed?

2.6 x 1016 eV

7.0 x 104 eV

6.7 x 104 eV

4.2 x 1016 eV

3.

A 70 kg researcher absorbs 4.5 × 108 neutrons in a work day. The energy of the neutrons is 1.2 MeV. The relative biological efficiency (RBE) for fast neutrons is 10. The equivalent dosage of the radiation exposure, in mrem, is closest to which of the following values?

3.7

12

1.2

0.77

0.39

1.

An excited U* nucleus undergoes fission into two fragments., as described by the following equation:

U* Ba + Kr

The following atomic masses are known:

Kr 91.926270 amu
Ba 143.922845 amu
U* 236.045563 amu

What is the reaction energy? Let 1 amu = 931.5 MeV.

150 MeV

170 MeV

190 MeV

160 MeV

180 MeV

2.

The absorbed dose of X-rays is 70 mrad over a mass of 6.0 kg. What is the total energy absorbed?

2.6 x 1016 eV

7.0 x 104 eV

6.7 x 104 eV

4.2 x 1016 eV

Explanation / Answer


energy of the reactant = E1 = 236.045563*931.5 = 219876.44193450001 MeV


energy of the product = (91.926270+143.922845)*931.5 = 219693.45062250001 MeV


reaction energy = 219876.44193450001 - 219693.45062250001


reaction energy = 182.991312 MeV

180 MeV    <<<----------answer


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absorbed dose = 70 mrad = 70*10^-2 my = 0.7*10^-3 J/kg

energy absorbed = 0.7*10^-3*6 = 4.2*10^-3 J


E = (4.2*10^-3)/(1.6*10^-19) = 2.6*10^16 eV