in a nuclear fission process, the mass defect was 1.2 x 10-5kg. Calculate the energy…

in a nuclear fission process, the mass defect was 1.2 x 10-5kg. Calculate the energy released. [speed of the light in vacuum = c = 3.0 x 108ms-1]
  • A.
    1.08 x 1011J
  • B.
    5.20 x 1011J
  • C.
    1.08 x 1012J
  • D.
    2.50 x 1013J
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

E – Mec2
E = 1.2 x 10-5 x (3 x 108)2
E = 1.08 x 1012J

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