Binding energy of a certain nucleus is 18 108 J. How much is the difference between total mass of all the nucleons and nuclear mass of the given nucleus:
- 20 g
- 2 g
- 10 g
- 0.2 g
Answer
(1) 20 g
Solution
Mass defect: m = BEc2
= 18 108(3 108)2
= 2 10-8 kg
= 2 10-5 g = 20
Answer: (1)