The binding energy of is

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Problem

The binding energy of

^{235}\mathrm{U}

1786\,\text{MeV}

. When it captures a neutron it splits into

^{144}\mathrm{Ba}

(binding energy

1225\,\text{MeV}

^{89}\mathrm{Kr}

(binding energy

770\,\text{MeV}

) and three neutrons. Calculate the energy released in this fission reaction, in MeV.