Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Binding energy of a nucleus is....

Binding energy of a nucleus is.

A

energy given to its nucleus during its formation

B

total mass of nucleus converted to energy units

C

loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation

D

total K.E. and P.E. of the nucleons in the nucleus

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • NUCLEAR PHYSICS

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise ddp.5.3|15 Videos

  • NUCLEAR PHYSICS

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise ddp.5.4|15 Videos

  • NUCLEAR PHYSICS

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise ddp.5.1|15 Videos

  • Moving charges and magnetism

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Question Bank|20 Videos

  • NUCLEI

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise QUESTION BANK|59 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following is a wrong description of binding energy of a nucleus?

Define binding energy of a nucleus. Draw a curve between mass number and average binding energy per nucleon. On the basis of this curve, explain fusion and fission reactions.

Find the binding energy of a nucleus consisting of an equal number of protons and neutrons and with a radius one-and a -half times smaller that that of the .^(27)Al nucleus. Consult the atomic tables for required masses.

The mass defect in a nucleus is 3.5 "amu" . Then the binding energy of the nucelus is

A nucelus has binding energy of 100 MeV . It further releases 10 MeV energy. Find the new binding energy of the nucleus.