The mass of proton, neutron and helium nucleus are respectively and 4.0015u.
The binding energy of helium nucleus is:
The binding energy of helium nucleus is:
- (A)14.2 MeV
- (B)28.4 MeV✓ Correct
- (C)56.8 MeV
- (D)7.1 MeV
Answer: (B)
Solution
The mass defect of the helium nucleus, assembled from two protons and two neutrons, is Converting to energy with , the binding energy is
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