APFIVE Energy Distribution in Nuclear Fission
When a uranium-235 nucleus undergoes fission, a total of 200 MeV of energy is released. Of this total, 180 MeV is converted into the kinetic energy of the fission fragments. Which of the following best accounts for the remaining 20 MeV of energy?
A
Lost as heat due to conservation of momentum
B
Converted to potential energy within the nucleus
C
Emitted as gamma photons and kinetic energy of neutrons
D
Stored as increased binding energy of products
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