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(a)
Binding energy per nucleon for
(a)
Answer to Problem 20P
Binding energy per nucleon for
Explanation of Solution
Write the semiempirical binding energy formula.
Here,
Write the equation for binding energy per nucleon.
Conclusion:
Consider the case of
Substitute
Substitute
Consider the case of
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the binding energy per nucleon for
(b)
Binding energy per nucleon for
(b)
Answer to Problem 20P
Binding energy per nucleon for
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation 13.4 to find the binding energy per nucleon.
Here,
Write the equation to find the % difference in values of
Here,
Conclusion:
Consider the case of
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Consider the case of
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the binding energy per nucleon for
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