Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Conceptual Questions - Page 1235: 2

Answer

a. Binding energy of 200 nucleons is greater than 60 nucleons b. The binding energy of A=200 is less than A=60

Work Step by Step

a. The binding energy is directly proportional to nucleon volume. So if the mass number increases, then the binding energy will also increase. b. If the number of nucleons increases, then the binding energy per nucleon will also decrease.
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