Concept explainers
Part (a):
The total binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of
Answer to Problem 18P
Solution:
Total Binding energy of is . Binding energy per nucleon is .
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
Binding energy is .
Calculation:
Mass of is . Mass of neutron is . Mass of proton is
Mass defect is .
Total Binding energy .
Binding energy per nucleon is
Part (b):
The total binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of .
Answer to Problem 18P
Solution:
Total Binding energy of is . Binding energy per nucleon is .
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
Binding energy is .
First find the total mass of the constituents of the atom.
Calculation:
Mass of is . Mass of neutron is . Mass of proton is . Mass defect is .
Total Binding energy .
Binding energy per nucleon is
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