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If the mass defect of 5 B 11 is 0.081u, its average binding energy (in MeV) is
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Options:
  • A 8.60MeV
  • B 6.85MeV
  • C 6.60MeV
  • D 5.86MeV
Solution:
2552 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 6.85MeV
Given,  Δ m for 5 B 1 1 = 0.0821 u

Number of nucleons = 11

​Binding energy =( 931×Δm )MeV

    = 9 3 1 × 0.081

    = 75.411 MeV

Average binding energy

   = Binding energy Number of nucleons

   = 75.411 11

   = 6.85 MeV

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