Mp denotes the mass of a proton and Mn that of a neutron. A given nucleus, of binding energy B, contains Z protons and N neutrons. The mass M(N, Z) of the nucleus is given by
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp-Bc2
b
M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp+Bc2
c
M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp-B/c2
d
M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp+B/c2
answer is C.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Binding energy of a nucleus containing N neutrons and Z protons is B=NMn+ZMp-M(N,Z)c2 ⇒Bc2=NMn+ZMp-M(N,Z) ⇒M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp-B/c2