KCET2008PhysicsNuclear Physics
On bombarding U ²³⁵ by slow neutron, 200 MeV energy is released. If the power output of atomic reactor is 1.6 MW , then the rate of fission will be
Options
- A5 10²² / s
- B5 10¹⁶ / s
- C8 10¹⁶ / s
- D20 10¹⁶ / s
Correct answer
B. 5 10¹⁶ / s
Step-by-step solution
Energy released on bombarding U ²³⁵ by neutron =200 MeV Power output of atomic reactor =1.6 MW Rate of fission = 1.6 10⁶ 200 10⁶ 1.6 10⁻¹⁹ =5 10¹⁶ / s