Find the Binding Energy (In MeV) of Carbon-12

question 68

Multiple Choice

Find the binding energy (in MeV) of carbon-12. Assume:
M_C = 12.000 000 u
M _p = 1.007 825 u
M _n = 1.008 665 u
U = 1.66 × 10−²⁷ kg

• A) 14.8
• B) 0.511
• C) 9.11
• D) 92.3
• E) 46.2

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