In a typical nuclear fission reaction, the energy released is approximately:
Correct answer: B. 931MeV
- A. 8MeV
- B. 931MeV
- C. 200MeV
- D. 931eV
Explanation
Nuclear fission reactions typically release energy in the order of a few hundred MeV. 931 MeV is a common approximation for the energy released in the fission of one uranium-235 nucleus.
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