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If the binding energy per nucleon for 3Li7 is 5.6MeV, the total binding energy of a lithium nucleus is?

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139.2MeV
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39.2MeV
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15.8MeV
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115.8MeV
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Solution

The correct option is B 39.2MeV
Binding energy per nucleon = 5.6 MeV
No. of nucleon = No. of proton + No. of neutron
=3 + 4 = 7
So, for 7 Nucleon =7×5.6=39.2MeV


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