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

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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1274: 8

Answer

For $^{3}$H, binding energy B.E. = 8.57 MeV, binding energy per nucleon = 2.857 MeV per nucleon. For $^{3}$He, binding energy B.E. = 7.731 MeV, binding energy per nucleon = 2.577 MeV per nucleon.

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