Find the Ratio of the Binding Energy Per Nucleon for Helium

question 70

Multiple Choice

Find the ratio of the binding energy per nucleon for helium ( ) to uranium-238 ( ) . Assume:
M _p = 1.007 825 u
M _n = 1.008 665 u
M_He = 4.002 603 u
M_U = 238.050 786 u
U = 1.66 × 10−²⁷ kg

• A) 1.07
• B) 0.934
• C) 63.7
• D) 1.6 × 10−²
• E) 3.24

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