Two lighter nuclei combine to form a comparatively heavier nucleus by the relation given below: ₁² X+ ₁² X= ₂⁴ Y The binding energies per nucleon for 2/1 X and ₂⁴ Y are 1.1 MeV and 7.6 MeV respectively. The energy released in this process is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ M eV.

Atoms and Nuclei: JEE Main 2022 Physics question

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul, Evening shift · Q54

JEE Main 202226 Jul, Evening shiftPhysicsHardAtoms and Nuclei183× since 2002

Two lighter nuclei combine to form a comparatively heavier nucleus by the relation given below :

{ }_{1}^{2} X+{ }_{1}^{2} X={ }_{2}^{4} Y

The binding energies per nucleon for

\frac{2}{1} X

and

{ }_{2}^{4} Y

are

1.1 \,\mathrm{MeV}

and

7.6 \,\mathrm{MeV}

respectively. The energy released in this process is _______________

\mathrm{MeV}

Your answerType your answer. Integers and decimals are accepted.

JEE Main 2022 Atoms and Nuclei Question with Answer (26 Jul Evening shift, Q54) | JEE Arc