Question

In the options given below, let E denote the rest mass energy of a nucleus and n a neutron. The correct option is

• A. $E (^{236}_{92}U) > (^{137}_{53}I) + E (^{97}_{39}y) + 2E (n)$
• B. $E (^{236}_{92}U) < (^{137}_{53}I) + E (^{97}_{39}y) + 2E (n)$
• C. $E (^{236}_{92}U) < (^{140}_{56}Ba) + E(^{94}_{36}Kr) + 2E (n)$
• D. $E (^{235}_{92}U) > (^{140}_{56}Ba) + E(^{94}_{36}Kr) + E (n)$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$E (^{236}_{92}U) > (^{137}_{53}I) + E (^{97}_{39}y) + 2E (n)$

Answer 2

Rest mass of parent nucleus should be greater than the rest mass of daughter nuclei. Therefore, option (a) will be correct