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238Pu decays to 234U via alpha () emission with a half-life of 87.7 years; each ejected...

238Pu decays to 234U via alpha () emission with a half-life of 87.7 years; each ejected alpha particle has an energy of approximately 5.6 MeV. Estimate the (thermal) power produced by the rover RTG immediately after the construction of the RTG (with ‘fresh’ 238Pu). State clearly the key assumptions in your analysis.

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Isotopes for power generation.

genius_generous answered 2 years ago
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