JEE Main & Advanced Physics Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question Bank Nucleus, Nuclear Reaction

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    The mass defect in a particular nuclear reaction is 0.3 grams. The amount of energy liberated in kilowatt hours is (Velocity of light = \[3\times {{10}^{8}}\,m/s\])                                                       [EAMCET 2003]

    A)            \[1.5\times {{10}^{6}}\]   

    B)            \[2.5\times {{10}^{6}}\]

    C)            \[3\times {{10}^{6}}\]      

    D)            \[7.5\times {{10}^{6}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                       \[E=\Delta m.{{c}^{2}}\] \[\Rightarrow E=\frac{0.3}{1000}\times {{(3\times {{10}^{8}})}^{2}}=2.7\times {{10}^{13}}J\]                    \[=\frac{2.7\times {{10}^{13}}}{3.6\times {{10}^{6}}}=7.5\times {{10}^{6}}kWh\].


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