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(a) In a nuclear reaction through the number of nucleons s conserved on both sides of the reaction, yet the energy is released. How? Explain. (b) Draw a plot of potential energy between a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation. Mark the regions where potential energy is (i) positive and (ii) negative.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
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(a)This can be explained by the Q value concept of nuclear reaction:

mn is mass of neutron, mass of proton , mass of electron antineutrino, mass of electron.If these mass defect is calculated and the Q value is calculated from the above equation.That value will be 12.86 MeV

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