Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-134-98855-8
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Chapter 7 - Exercises and Problems - Page 133: 72

Answer

c

Work Step by Step

This problem may seem intimidating due to the jargon, but it amounts to nothing more than a change in potential energy problem. We see that the energy difference between the "well" ($ \approx 1.5 fm$) and the widely separated deutrons (10+ fm) is 3.3 mv. Thus, c is the correct answer.
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