The Binding Energy of a Nucleus Is the Energy That

question 45

Multiple Choice

The binding energy of a nucleus is the energy that must be supplied to:

• A)remove a nucleon
• B)remove an alpha particle
• C)remove a beta particle
• D)separate the nucleus into its constituent nucleons
• E)separate the nucleus into a collection of alpha particles

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and the movement of the shoulder.

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.