Calculate the Binding Energy Per Nucleon (MeV/nucleon) for Tritium

question 35

Multiple Choice

Calculate the binding energy per nucleon (MeV/nucleon) for tritium, ( ) a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Assume:
M _p = 1.007 825 u
M _n = 1.008 665 u
M _t = 3.016 05 u
U = 1.66 × 10−²⁷ kg

• A) 2.8
• B) 3.1
• C) 1.0
• D) 8.5
• E) 2.1

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