Find the binding energy of a triton (3H nucleus), assuming it is composed of a deuteron and a neutron. (a) Find the triton’s binding energy if it is split into three particles (two neutrons and a proton). (b) Account for the difference between the answers in (a) and (b).

Find the binding energy of a triton (3H nucleus), assuming it is composed of a deuteron and a neutron. (a) Find the triton’s binding energy if it is split into three particles (two neutrons and a proton). (b) Account for the difference between the answers in (a) and (b).

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Find the binding energy of a triton (³H nucleus), assuming it is composed of a deuteron and a neutron. (a) Find the triton’s binding energy if it is split into three particles (two neutrons and a proton). (b) Account for the difference between the answers in (a) and (b).

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