KCET2012PhysicsNuclear Physics
Mass number of the elements A, B, C and D are 30,60,90 and 120 respectively. The specific binding energy of them are 5 MeV , 8.5 MeV , 8 MeV and 7 MeV respectively. Then, in which of the following reaction/s energy is released? 1. D 2 ~B 2. C B + A 3. B 2 ~A
Options
- Ain (1), (2) and (3)
- BOnly in (1)
- Cin (2), (3)
- Din (1), (3)
Correct answer
B. Only in (1)
Step-by-step solution
(1) E =2 60 8.5-120 7=180 MeV (2) E =60 8.5+30 5-90 8=-60 MeV (3) E =2 30 5-60 8.5=-105 MeV Hence, energy is released in (1) only. So, option (b) is correct.