If the atomic mass of ⁵⁶Fe is 55.9349 amu, calculate the binding energy for the nucleus of one ⁵⁶Fe, in Joules. The mass of a hydrogen atom is 1.0078 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.0087 amu. (1 MeV = 1.6022 x 10⁻¹³ J also, 1 amu = 931.5 MeV)

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If the atomic mass of ⁵⁶Fe is 55.9349 amu, calculate the binding energy for the nucleus of one ⁵⁶Fe, in Joules. The mass of a hydrogen atom is 1.0078 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.0087 amu. (1 MeV = 1.6022 x 10⁻¹³ J also, 1 amu = 931.5 MeV)

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