JEE Advanced · Physics · 28. Nuclear Physics
The binding energy of nucleons in a nucleus can be affected by the pairwise Coulomb repulsion. Assume that all nucleons are uniformly distributed inside the nucleus. Let the binding energy of a proton be and the binding energy of a neutron be in the nucleus.
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
- A is proportional to where is the atomic number of the nucleus.
- B is proportional to where is the mass number of the nucleus.
- C is positive.
- D increases if the nucleus undergoes a beta decay emitting a positron.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) is proportional to where is the atomic number of the nucleus.
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Detailed explanation
Total binding energy (without considering repulsions),
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