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What energy is needed to split an alpha particle to piece? Given mass of `alpha` particle is 4.0039a.m.u, mass of proton=1.007825u and mass of neutron =1.008665u use `1a.m.u.=931MeV`

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An alpha particle is made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
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