Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation - Problems - Page 911: 3

Answer

Yes, this reaction is possible.

Work Step by Step

Using the mass values in Appendix B, we see that the final mass is less than the initial mass. In other words, energy is released in this process, the Q-value is positive, and no threshold energy is needed. Even “slow” neutrons with almost no kinetic energy can participate.
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