5 - Mass-Energy Equivalence and Binding Energy
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What does Einstein's equation E=mc² represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy and mass can transform into each other.
What is a mass defect?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when nucleons come together to form a nucleus.
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What is the formula that shows mass-energy equivalence?
💡 Hint: Recall the famous equation attributed to Einstein.
True or False: Binding energy is the energy needed to break apart nucleons in a nucleus.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when nucleons are separated.
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Calculate the binding energy of a carbon nucleus composed of 6 protons and 6 neutrons. If the total mass of the nucleus is 12.011 u and the mass defect is 0.012 u. Use 1 u = 931.5 MeV for the energy calculation.
💡 Hint: Start with finding the mass defect and then apply it to the known conversion for energy.
Discuss how mass-energy equivalence relates to real-life nuclear applications, such as nuclear reactors.
💡 Hint: Think about how splitting nuclei can release energy based on mass defect.
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