The mass of proton, neutron and helium nucleus are respectively $10073\, u$, $10087\, u$ and $40015\, u$ The binding energy of helium nucleus is:
- $14.2 \, MeV$
- $7.1 \, MeV$
- $56.8\, MeV$
- $28.4 \, MeV$
The Correct Option is D
Approach Solution - 1
Approach Solution -2
Binding Energy of Helium: \[ B.E = (2m_p + 2m_n - m_{\text{He}}) c^2 \] \[ = 28.4 \text{ MeV} \]
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In the year 1911, Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus along with his associates. It is already known that every atom is manufactured of positive charge and mass in the form of a nucleus that is concentrated at the center of the atom. More than 99.9% of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus. Additionally, the size of the atom is of the order of 10-10 m and that of the nucleus is of the order of 10-15 m.
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