Binding energy of a nucleus is

  • A
    Energy given to its nucleus during its formation
  • B
    Total mass of nucleus converted to energy units
  • C
    Loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation
  • D
    Total $K.E.$ and $P.E.$ of the nucleons in the nucleus

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One million electron volt $(1\,MeV)$ is equal to

Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon $(B/A)$ versus mass number $(A)$ is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice$(s)$ given below.
Figure: $222706-q$
$(A)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $1 < A < 50$ will release energy.
$(B)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $51 < A < 100$ will release energy.
$(C)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $100 < A < 200$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
$(D)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $200 < A < 260$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.

The sun radiates energy in all directions. The average radiation received on the earth's surface from the sun is $1.4 \; kW/m^2$. The average earth-sun distance is $1.5 \times 10^{11} \; m$. Calculate the mass lost by the sun per day $(1 \; \text{day} = 86400 \; s)$.

$A$ nucleus of mass $M + \Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass $\frac{M}{2}$ each. The speed of light is $c$. The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is $E_1$ and that for the daughter nuclei is $E_2$. Then:

The energy equivalent of $1 \,g$ of substance is:

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