Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Energy from the Nucleus - Questions - Page 1330: 8

Answer

The elements up to $A\approx56$ (the peak of the binding energy curve) can be "cooked up” by thermonuclear fusion processes in stellar interiors. In the given elements, the values of $A$ for carbon is 12, for silicon 28, for chromium 52, and for bromine is 80. Therefore, the element "bromine" is not “cooked up” by thermonuclear fusion processes in stellar interiors.

Work Step by Step

The elements up to $A\approx56$ (the peak of the binding energy curve) can be "cooked up” by thermonuclear fusion processes in stellar interiors. In the given elements, the values of $A$ for carbon is 12, for silicon 28, for chromium 52, and for bromine is 80. Therefore, the element "bromine" is not “cooked up” by thermonuclear fusion processes in stellar interiors.
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