Question
Question: When <sub>92</sub>U<sup>235</sup> undergoes fission, 0.1% of its original mass is changed into energ...
When 92U235 undergoes fission, 0.1% of its original mass is changed into energy. How much energy is released if 1 kg of 92U235 undergoes fission?
A
9 × 1013 J
B
9 × 1012 J
C
9 × 1011 J
D
9 × 1010 J
Answer
9 × 1013 J
Explanation
Solution
E = mc2 ⇒ E = (1000.1×1) × (3 × 108)2 joule