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886. Problem 55.43 (RHK) We have to calculate and compare the energy in MeV
released by (a) 1.0 kg of hydrogen deep within the Sun and (b) the
fission of 1.0 kg of
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in a
fission reactor.|
Solution: Click For PDF Version (a) The energy released in each fusion cycle of 4 protons into a
The number of protons in 1.0 kg of hydrogen is
Therefore, the total energy that will be released in fusion of 1.0 kg of hydrogen will be
(b) We will assume that the average energy released per fission of
The number of
The energy that will be released in fission of 1.0 kg of
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is 
