Anucleus of 24¹Pu captures a thermal neutron to form a nucleus of 242 Pu. What is the excitation energy for this process?

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A nucleus of 241Pu captures a thermal neutron to form a nucleus of 242Pu. What
is the excitation energy for this process?
Select one:
a. 5.1 MeV
b. 8.5 MeV
C.
d.
1.8 MeV
6.3 MeV
Clear my choice
Transcribed Image Text:A nucleus of 241Pu captures a thermal neutron to form a nucleus of 242Pu. What is the excitation energy for this process? Select one: a. 5.1 MeV b. 8.5 MeV C. d. 1.8 MeV 6.3 MeV Clear my choice
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