Calculate the binding energy of an alpha particle (in MeV) (approx.) from the following data:-

mass of H atom = 1.007862 u

mass of neutron = 1.008656 u

mass of He atom = 4.00206 u

Take 1 u = 931 $MeV / c^{2}$ .

Question

Calculate the binding energy of an alpha particle (in MeV) (approx.) from the following data:-

mass of H atom = 1.007862 u

mass of neutron = 1.008656 u

mass of He atom = 4.00206 u

Take 1 u = 931 $MeV / c^{2}$ .

Smart Achievers · Accepted Answer

(3)

$E_{b} = (2 m_{H} + 2 m_{n} - m_{α}) c^{2} = 28.8 M e V = 29 M e V$

Want Us to Email you About Special Offers & Updates?