Physics 3204 Unit 03 MLO 08

Mass Defect and Nuclear Stability

Description

Mass defect and mass difference are defined. An example is completed to calculate the mass defect and the energy equivalence of this amount in eV. Additionally, the role of neutrons in the stability of the nucleus: attention is paid to both the strong nuclear force and electric force. Finally, the concepts of transmutation and radioactivity are defined.

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