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What is binding energy?
Think about what holds the nucleus together.
Define mass defect.
Consider what happens to mass when nucleons come together.
What is the mass defect?
It involves comparison of expected versus actual mass.
True or False: Binding energy per nucleon indicates nuclear stability.
Consider how tightly nucleons are held together.
If a type of nucleus has a mass of 231u and consists of 90 protons and 141 neutrons, calculate the mass defect and binding energy.
Calculate step by step, starting from individual nucleon masses.
Discuss why fusion reactions in the sun contribute significantly to energy production compared to chemical reactions.
Think about what happens in terms of energy scales.
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