Nucleus X has binding energy per nucleon

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Nuclei · Nuclei

Problem

7.0\,\text{MeV}

, whereas nucleus Y has

8.1\,\text{MeV}

. Find the percentage increase in binding energy per nucleon from X to Y. (a)

14.3\%

(b)

17.0\%

(c)

15.7\%

(d)

13.6\%