Find the mass of
Answer to Problem 1P
The mass of
Explanation of Solution
Refer Appendix V “Energy Content of Fuels” in the textbook,
The thermal energy content of one tonne of coal is
Consider the energy per fission for
Convert the energy per fission MeV into Joules.
Find the number of fissions required to produce the same energy as one tonne of coal.
Find the mass of
Thus, the mass of
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