A pair of nuclei for which Z, = N, and Z, = N, are called mirror isobars. (The atomic and neutron numbers are interchangeable.) Binding-energy measurements on such pairs can be used to obtain evidence of the charge independence of nuclear forces. Charge independence means that the proton-proton, proton-neutron, and neutron-neutron forces are approximately equal. Calculate the difference in binding energy for the two mirror nuclei o and N. (For the atomic masses, see this table. Give the magnitude.) 8 7 0.1076 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. Mev

A pair of nuclei for which Z, = N, and Z, = N, are called mirror isobars. (The atomic and neutron numbers are interchangeable.) Binding-energy measurements on such pairs can be used to obtain evidence of the charge independence of nuclear forces. Charge independence means that the proton-proton, proton-neutron, and neutron-neutron forces are approximately equal. Calculate the difference in binding energy for the two mirror nuclei o and N. (For the atomic masses, see this table. Give the magnitude.) 8 7 0.1076 Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. Mev

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