Mass Defect and Nuclear Binding Energy
 

Mass Defect and Nuclear Binding Energy problem 8


  • Explain what is meant by the binding energy of a nucleus.


  • The following nuclear reaction takes place:




    • Determine the values of and .


    • State the name of this type of nuclear reaction.


    • Compare the binding energy per nucleon of uranium-235 with the binding energy per nucleon of caesium-144.


 

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