Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

The average binding energy of a nucleon inside an atomic nucleus is about (1989)
8 MeV
8 eV
8 J
8 erg

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Nucleus. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

For most stable nuclei with intermediate mass numbers (30 < A < 170), the average binding energy per nucleon is approximately 8 MeV.

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