n symmetric fission, the nucleus of uranium (238U) splits into two nuclei of palladium (119Pd). The uranium nucleus is spherical with a radius of 7.4×10−15m. Assume that the two palladium nuclei adopt a spherical shape immediately after fission; at this instant, the configuration is as shown in the figure attached. The size of the nuclei in the figure can be calculated from the size of the uranium nucleus because the nucleus material maintains a constant density (the initial nuclear volume equals the final nuclear volume). a) Calculate the electric energy of the uranium nucleus before fission. b) Calculate the total electric energy of the palladium nuclei in the configuration shown in the figure, immediately after fission. Take into account the mutual electric potential energy of the two nuclei and also the individual electric energies of the two palladium nuclei by themselves. c) Calculate the total electric energy a long time after fission when the two palladium nuclei have moved apart by a very large distance. d) Ultimately, how much electric energy is released into other forms of energy in the complete fission process (a) through (c)? e) If 1.0kg of uranium undergoes fission, how much electric energy is released?
In symmetric fission, the nucleus of uranium (238U) splits into two nuclei of palladium (119Pd). The uranium nucleus is spherical with a radius of 7.4×10−15m. Assume that the two palladium nuclei adopt a spherical shape immediately after fission; at this instant, the configuration is as shown in the figure attached. The size of the nuclei in the figure can be calculated from the size of the uranium nucleus because the nucleus material maintains a constant density (the initial nuclear volume equals the final nuclear volume).
a) Calculate the electric energy of the uranium nucleus before fission.
b) Calculate the total electric energy of the palladium nuclei in the configuration shown in the figure, immediately after fission. Take into account the mutual electric potential energy of the two nuclei and also the individual electric energies of the two palladium nuclei by themselves.
c) Calculate the total electric energy a long time after fission when the two palladium nuclei have moved apart by a very large distance.
d) Ultimately, how much electric energy is released into other forms of energy in the complete fission process (a) through (c)?
e) If 1.0kg of uranium undergoes fission, how much electric energy is released?
PART C, D AND E.
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps
