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The mass of a H-atom is less than the sum of the masses of a proton and electron. Why is this?

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MODERN PUBLICATION-STRUCTURE OF NUCLEUS-EXERCISE
  1. The mass of a H-atom is less than the sum of the masses of a proton an...

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  2. Define atomic number.

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  3. Why is the denstiy of nucleus more than that of the atom?

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  4. Explain any three properties of the nucleus.

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  5. What it Einstein's mass energy relation?

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  6. Define the atomic mass unit?

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  7. Define the atomic mass unit?

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  8. What are nuclear forces ? State their four properties.

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  9. What do you mean by binding energy ? Explain the significance of bindi...

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  10. What do you mean by binding energy ? Explain the significance of bindi...

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  11. State and explain binding energy of a nucleus.

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  12. Draw the graph showing variation of binding energy per nucleon with ma...

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  13. Define binding energy, binding energy per nucleon. Draw and explain a ...

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  14. State and explain mass defect and packing fraction.

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  15. What is mass defect?

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  16. With the help of example explain how the neutron-proton ratio changes ...

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  17. Explain with the help of nuclear reaction in each of the following cas...

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  18. Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of...

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  19. What are nuclear forces ? Discuss fourimportant properties of nuclear ...

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  20. What are nuclear forces ? Discuss fourimportant properties of nuclear ...

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  21. Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of...

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