A 235U nucleus absorbs a slow neutron and undergoes fission according to 235U + n →…

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Problem

A 235U nucleus absorbs a slow neutron and undergoes fission according to 235U + n → 141Ba + 92Kr + 3 n. Calculate the energy released, in MeV, for one such fission event. Atomic masses • 235U: 235.043929 u • neutron: 1.008665 u • 141Ba: 140.914411 u • 92Kr: 91.926156 u Use 1 u ↔ 931 MeV / c².

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