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प्रश्न
Explain the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion by using the plot of binding energy per nucleon (BE/A) versus the mass number A
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उत्तर
A plot of binding energy per nucleon (BE/A) versus the mass number A
As we move from heavy nuclei region to the middle region of the plot, there is a gain in the overall binding energy and hence, in the release of energy. This indicates that energy can be released when a heavy nucleus breaks into roughly two equal fragments.This process is called nuclear fission.
When we move from lighter nuclei to heavier nuclei, there will be the gain in the overall binding energy and release of energy. This is called nuclear fusion
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Calculate the energy in fusion reaction:
`""_1^2H+_1^2H->_2^3He+n`, where BE of `""_1^2H`23He=7.73MeV" data-mce-style="position: relative;">=2.2323He=7.73MeV MeV and of `""_2^3He=7.73 MeV`
Write notes on Nuclear fission
Write notes on Nuclear fusion
Consider the fusion in helium plasma. Find the temperature at which the average thermal energy 1.5 kT equals the Coulomb potential energy at 2 fm.
Calculate the Q-values of the following fusion reactions :-
(a) `""_1^2H + ""_1^2H → ""_1^3H + ""_1^1H`
(b) `""_1^2H + ""_1^2H → ""_2^3H + n`
(c) `""_1^2H + ""_1^3H → _2^4H + n`.
Atomic masses are `m(""_1^2H) = 2.014102 "u", m(""_1^3H) = 3.016049 "u", m(""_2^3He) = 3.016029 "u", m(""_2^4He) = 4.002603 "u".`
(Use Mass of proton mp = 1.007276 u, Mass of `""_1^1"H"` atom = 1.007825 u, Mass of neutron mn = 1.008665 u, Mass of electron = 0.0005486 u ≈ 511 keV/c2,1 u = 931 MeV/c2.)
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(Given latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.36 × 105 J kg−1)
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