Consider the binding energy of two stable nuclei, one with 60 nucleons and one with 200 nucleons. a. Is the total binding energy

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of the nucleus with 200 nucleons more than, less than, or equal to the total binding energy of the nucleus with 60 nucleons. Justify your reasoning.

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sashaice [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-02T22:31:30+03:00

Answer:

The total binding energy of the nucleus with 200 nucleons more than the total binding energy of the nucleus with 60 nucleons

Explanation:

Binding energy can be given by the formula:

Binding energy = Binding energy per nucleon * Number of nucleons

This means that if the binding energy per nucleon = x MeV

Where x is a positive real number

The nucleus with 60 nucleons will have Binding energy = 60x MeV

The nucleus with 200 nucleons will have binding energy = 200x MeV

For a +ve x, 200x > 60x