A gallon of gasoline releases about 2.0 10 8 J of energy when it is burned.

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A gallon of gasoline releases about 2.0 × 108 J of energy when it is burned. How many gallons of gas must be burned to release the same amount of energy as is released when 1.0 lb of 23592U undergoes fission? (Assume that each fission reaction in 23592U releases 173 MeV.)

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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