Atoms And Nuclei Question 340

Question: The masses of neutron and proton are 1.0087 a.m.u. and 1.0073 a.m.u. respectively. If the neutrons and protons combine to form a helium nucleus (alpha particles) of mass 4.0015 a.m.u the binding energy of the helium nucleus will be (1a.m.u.=931MeV)

Options:

A) 28.4 MeV

B) 20.8 MeV

C) 27.3 MeV

D) 14.2 MeV

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • B.E.=Δmc2=Δ×931MeV =[2(1.0087+1.0073)4.0015]×931 =28.4,MeV


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