Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 31 - Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation - Problems - Page 911: 18

Answer

$N\approx 8\times10^{18}\frac{fission}{s}$.

Work Step by Step

A 240 MW reactor produces $240\times10^6$ joules per second. Each fission reaction releases $200\;MeV=3.2\times10^{-11}J$ of energy. Calculate the number of fissions per second. $$N=\frac{240\times10^6\;J/s}{3.2\times10^{-11}J/fission}=7.5\times10^{18}\frac{fission}{s}$$ $$N\approx 8\times10^{18}\frac{fission}{s}$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.