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If the nucleons bound in a nucleus are separated apart form each other, the sum of their masses is greater than the mass of the nucleus. Where does this mass difference come form? Explain briefly. |
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Answer» Solution :When nucleons are BOUND in a nucleus, some of their mass is converted into energy that binds them together in the nucleus. The energy equal to binding energy is SPENT to separate these nucleons apart form one another. It is this energy which APPEARS in the form of INCREASED mass `[DELTA m=B.E.//c^2]`. |
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