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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2017 · Paper 43 · Question 12

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One possible nuclear reaction that takes place in a nuclear reactor is given by the equation 235 92U + 1 0n 95 42Mo + 139 57La + 21 0n + x 0 –1e Data for the nuclei and particles are given in Fig. 12.1. nucleus or particle mass / u 235 92U 235.123 95 42Mo 94.945 139 57La 138.955 1 0n 1.00863 0 –1e 5.49 × 10–4 Fig. 12.1

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