In a nuclear fission reaction of an isotope of mass M, three similar daughter nuclei of same mass are formed. The speed of a daughter nuclei in terms…
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In a nuclear fission reaction of an isotope of mass M, three similar daughter nuclei of same mass are formed. The speed of a daughter nuclei in terms of mass defect ΔM will be :
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Held on 30 Jan 2024 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
M2cΔM
B
3ΔMc2
C
cM2ΔM
D
cM3ΔM
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Solution
Let the reaction be, (P)→(X)+(Y)+(Z)
Let mass of each daughter nuclei be m, then mass defect can be written as ΔM=M−3m.
Now the energy released will be in the form of kinetic energy of the daughter nuclei. Therefore,