Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1274: 10

Answer

The binding energy per nucleon for $^3$He is 2.5771 MeV / nucleon and the binding energy per nucleon for $^4$He is 7.0793 MeV / nucleon. $^4$He nucleus is more tightly bound than $^3$He nucleus.

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