What is the binding energy per nucleon for the following isotopes? Suppose that mn = 1.008665 u, m1H =1.007825 u, 1u= 931.494 MeV/c2. 1) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 2H? Be sure to look up the atomic mass of Hydrogen -2 for use in your calculations. (Express your answer to six significant figures.) 2) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 4He? (Express your answer to six significant figures.) 3) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 12C? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)

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What is the binding energy per nucleon for the following isotopes? Suppose that mn = 1.008665 u, m1H =1.007825 u, 1u= 931.494 MeV/c2.

1) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 2H? Be sure to look up the atomic mass of Hydrogen -2 for use in your calculations. (Express your answer to six significant figures.)

2) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 4He? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)

3) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 12C? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)

4) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 56Fe? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)

 

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