The binding energy per nucleon of 24Mg12 is 8.26 MeV. What is the total binding energy?
Correct answer: C. 198.24 MeV
- A. 99.12 MeV
- B. 148.68 MeV
- C. 198.24 MeV
- D. 247.80 MeV
Explanation
Total binding energy = A × binding energy per nucleon = 24 × 8.26 = 198.24 MeV.
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