Physics-Nuclear Fission

NEET Physics Nuclear Fission MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

How much energy, in MeV, is released if 2 kg of pure 239 Pu undergo fission, given that the average energy released per fission is 180 MeV?

A

7.5 × 10^23 MeV

B

2 × 10^25 MeV

C

5 × 10^24 MeV

D

6 × 10^24 MeV

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The number of atoms in 2 kg of Pu is calculated using Avogadro's number and the molar mass, leading to a total energy release of approximately 1.2 × 10^25 MeV.

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