The following masses are known:n (neutron) 1.008665 uHFe1.007825 u56.935399 uWhat is the binding energy of Fe, in MeV?(1 u = 1.6605 × 10-27 kg = 931.5MeV/c2)500 MeV550 MeVO 710 MeV610 MeVO 660 MeV

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Problem 14PE: The primary decay mode for the negative pion is What is the energy release in MeV in this decay?

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The following masses are known: n (neutron) 1.008665 u H Fe 1.007825 u 56.935399 u What is the binding energy of Fe, in MeV? (1 u = 1.6605 × 10-27 kg = 931.5 MeV/c2) 500 MeV 550 MeV O 710 MeV 610 MeV O 660 MeV