How much nuclear energy is theoretically contained in 1 g of U-238 if all its mass could be conv

Name: How much nuclear energy is theoretically contained in 1 g of U-238 if all its mass could be converted to energy? Does it matter if the material is U-238 or something else? Compare to the energy obtained from burning 1 gallon of oil (approx. 24,000 BTU); convert to same units of energy.
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Description: How much nuclear energy is theoretically contained in 1 g of U-238 if all its mass could be converted to energy? Does it matter if the material is U-238 or something else? Compare to the energy obtained from burning 1 gallon of oil (approx. 24,000 BTU); convert to same units of energy.

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How much nuclear energy is theoretically contained in 1 g of U-238 if all its mass could be converted to energy? Does it matter if the material is U-238 or something else? Compare to the energy obtained from burning 1 gallon of oil (approx. 24,000 BTU); convert to same units of energy.

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