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Alygatorr01285

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It is often possible to use the atomic masses when calculating the binding energy of a nucleus. The reason for this is
 a. the electron masses do not cancel.
  b. the electron masses cancel.
  c. tables of nuclear masses are usually not available. d. the mass of the electron can usually be neglected when compared to the mass of the neutron.
  e. the atomic masses are the same as the nuclear masses.

Question 2

Find the binding energy per nucleon (in MeV/nucleon) of carbon-12. Assume: mC = 12.000 000 u m p = 1.007 825 u m n = 1.008 665 u u = 1.66  10-27 kg
 a. 1.2
  b. 4.2  10-2
  c. 7.4
  d. 7.7
  e. 5.6


aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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