Atoms And Nuclei Question 336
Question: The binding energy of deuteron is 1.15 A MeV per nucleon and an alpha particle has a binding energy of 7.1 MeV per nucleon. Then in the reaction the energy released Q is:
Options:
A) 5.95 MeV
B) 26.1 MeV
C) 23.8 MeV
D) 289.4 MeV
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Given,
The total binding energy of the deutrons
The total binding energy of alpha particle
The energy released in the process