The volume of a nucleus is proportional to \( R^3 \) and the surface area is proportional to \( R^2 \).
Therefore, the ratio of volume to surface area is proportional to \( R \), which gives:
\(\ \frac{V}{A} = R_0 \approx 1.2 \times 10^{-15} \, \text{m}\)
Mass Defect and Energy Released in the Fission of \( ^{235}_{92}\text{U} \)
When a neutron collides with \( ^{235}_{92}\text{U} \), the nucleus gives \( ^{140}_{54}\text{Xe} \) and \( ^{94}_{38}\text{Sr} \) as fission products, and two neutrons are ejected. Calculate the mass defect and the energy released (in MeV) in the process.
Given: