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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
. A nucleus of mass number 240 and having binding energy/nucleon 7.6 MeV splits into two fragments Y, Z of mass numbers 110 and 130 respectively. If the binding energy/nucleon of Y, Z is equal to 8.5 MeV each, calculate the energy released in the nuclear reaction.
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28th December 2023,
8:14 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Please answer this question. Draw a graph showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number A. The binding energy per nucleon for heavy nuclei (A > 170) decreases with the increase in mass number. Explain.
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6th March 2023,
5:44 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
A heavy nucleus X of mass number 240 and binding energy per nucleon 7.6 MeV is split into two fragments Y and Z of mass numbers 110 and 130. The binding energy of nucleons in Y and Z is 8.5 MeV per nucleon. Calculate the energy Q released per fission in MeV.
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2nd June 2015,
1:09 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
What is Q- value of a nuclear reaction?
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2nd June 2015,
1:03 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
A neutron is absorbed by a 3 L
nucleus with subsequent emission of 
- particle Write the corresponding nuclear reaction. Calculate the energy released in this reaction.
Given mass of 3 L = 6.015126 a.m.u.
Mass of 2
e = 4.000 26044 a.m.u.
Mass of neutron 
= 1.0086654 a.m.u.
Mass of tritium 
= 3.016049 a.m.u.
nucleus with subsequent emission of - particle Write the corresponding nuclear reaction. Calculate the energy released in this reaction. = 6.015126 a.m.u.e = 4.000 26044 a.m.u. = 1.0086654 a.m.u. = 3.016049 a.m.u.
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2nd June 2015,
10:23 AM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Calculate the amount of energy released during the a decay of 
Atomic mass of 
= 238.05079 u
Atomic mass of 
= 234.04363 u
Atomic mass of 
= 4.00260 u
1u = 931.5 Me V/c2
Is this decay spontaneous? Give reason.
= 238.05079 u = 234.04363 u = 4.00260 u
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2nd June 2015,
9:11 AM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
The nucleus of an atom of 
, initally at rest decay by emitting an -particle as per the equation 
Energy. It is given that the binding energies per nucleon of the parent and the daughter nuclei are 7.8 MeV and 7.835 MeV respectively and that of - particle is 7.07 MeV/nucleon.Assuming the daughter nuleus to be formed in the unexcited state and neglecting the energy of the reaction, calculate the speed of the emitted - particle. Take mass of - particle to be 6.68 x 10-27 kg
, initally at rest decay by emitting an -particle as per the equation Energy. It is given that the binding energies per nucleon of the parent and the daughter nuclei are 7.8 MeV and 7.835 MeV respectively and that of - particle is 7.07 MeV/nucleon.Assuming the daughter nuleus to be formed in the unexcited state and neglecting the energy of the reaction, calculate the speed of the emitted - particle. Take mass of - particle to be 6.68 x 10-27 kg
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2nd June 2015,
9:08 AM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Would the energy be release or needed for the following D - T reaction:
to occur?
Given m
= 2.014102 u
m
= 3.016049 u
m
= 4.002603 u
m 
= 1.008665 u and 1 u = 931 MeV/c2
Calculate the energy in MeV.
= 2.014102 u = 3.016049 u = 4.002603 u = 1.008665 u and 1 u = 931 MeV/c2
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
why is neutron so effective as a bombarding particle?
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
why an alpha particle but not a proton is emitted by radioactive nuclei?
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Q.In a fusion/fission , the number of neutron and proton remains the same on both sides then how does mass converts into energy?
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4th March 2015,
6:44 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
a nucleus of mass number A originally at rest emits alpha particle with speed v the recoil speed of the daughter nucleus is or (ans. 4v
A-4) how?
A-4) how?
Asked by Nidhi
26th December 2014,
1:56 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
A nucleus 
undergoes β- decay and becomes 
, Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted assuming that the daughter nucleus and anti- neutrino carry negligible kinetic energy.
undergoes β- decay and becomes , Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted assuming that the daughter nucleus and anti- neutrino carry negligible kinetic energy.
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9th July 2014,
12:48 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
A heavy nucleus X of mass number 240 and binding energy per nucleon 7.6 MeV is split into two fragments Y and Z of mass numbers 110 and 130. The binding energy of nucleons in Y and Z is 8.85 MeV per nucleon. Calculate the energy Q released per fission in MeV.
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4th June 2014,
1:23 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
A nucleus undergoes decay and becomes . Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted assuming that the daughter nucleus and anti-neutrino carry negligible kinetic energy.
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
State the reason, why heavy water is generally used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor.
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation. What is the significance of negative potential energy in the graph drawn?
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1:23 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
Why is the mass of a nucleus always less than the sum of the masses of its constituents, neutrons and protons? If the total number of neutrons and protons in a nuclear reaction is conserved, how then is the energy absorbed or evolved in a reaction? Explain. OR Draw a graph showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon with mass number for different nuclei. Explain, with the help of this graph, the release of energy by the process of nuclear fusion.
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4th June 2014,
1:23 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
In a nuclear reactor the chain reaction is carried out under controlled conditions. (a) Name the material that is used as control rods in a nuclear reactor. (b) Average energy of a neutron produced in fission of nucleus is ____ (c) Write down the reactions involved in the conversion of in a nuclear reactor.
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4th June 2014,
1:23 PM
CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
(a) In a nuclear reaction through the number of nucleons s conserved on both sides of the reaction, yet the energy is released. How? Explain. (b) Draw a plot of potential energy between a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation. Mark the regions where potential energy is (i) positive and (ii) negative.
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
The binding energy per nucleon of the two nuclei A and B are 4 MeV and 8.2 MeV. Which of the two nuclei is more stable.
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
State the reason, why heavy water is generally used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor.
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CBSE - XII Science - Physics - Nuclei
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