In a simple model

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

In a simple model, suppose every nucleon forms attractive strong-force links with exactly six nearest neighbours, each link contributing

1.5\,\text{MeV}

of binding energy. Taking care to count each pair interaction only once, the binding energy per nucleon predicted by this model is (a)

9.0\,\text{MeV}

(b)

1.5\,\text{MeV}

(c)

4.5\,\text{MeV}

(d)

3.0\,\text{MeV}