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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 90Sr? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)
2) What is the binding energy per nucleon for 129I? (Express your answer to six significant figures.)
3) What is the binding energy per nucleon for235U? (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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