Calculate the Binding Energy Per Nucleon (MeV/nucleon)for Tritium ${ } _ { 1 } ^ { 3 } \mathrm { H }$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Calculate the binding energy per nucleon (MeV/nucleon) for tritium,( ${ } _ { 1 } ^ { 3 } \mathrm { H }$ ) 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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