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How much energy is released when a single U-235 atom undergoes fission?

Correct answer A. 200 MeV

Explanation

Fission of one U-235 nucleus releases about 200 MeV, mostly as kinetic energy of the fission fragments, arising from the mass defect between reactants and products.

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