Find the Ratio of the Binding Energy Per Nucleon for Helium

question 6

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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