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A given coin has a mass of 3.0 g. Calculate the nuclear energy that would be required to separate all the neutrons and protons from each other. For simplicity assume that the coin is entirely made of atoms (of mass 62.92960 u).
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Number of atoms in a 3g coin=
Each copper atom has 29 protons and and 34 neutrons.
Thus, the mass defect of each atom is .
Total mass defect of all atoms = .
Thus, the nuclear energy required=.
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Question Text | A given coin has a mass of 3.0 g. Calculate the nuclear energy that would be required to separate all the neutrons and protons from each other. For simplicity assume that the coin is entirely made of atoms (of mass 62.92960 u). |
Updated On | Dec 13, 2023 |
Topic | Nuclei |
Subject | Physics |
Class | Class 12 |
Answer Type | Text solution:1 Video solution: 5 |
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