Chapter 20, Problem 39E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The binding energy for carbon-12 and uranium-235 are to be determined. The binding energy per nucleon for ${}^{56}Fe$ is to be compared with ${}^{12}C$ land ${}^{235}U$ .

Concept introduction:

The Einstein mass energy equation can be represented as −

  $\Delta E=\Delta m.c^2$

Where,

  $\Delta E$ = change in energy

  $\Delta m$ = change in mass

  $c$ = velocity of light