It is known that the alpha particle He, has two protons and neutrons. If the masses of the protons and neutrons are mp and mn, respectively, determine: (1). Separation energy of one proton and one neutron (II). The percentage difference in mass at rest (free) and bound by the two protons and neutrons in an alpha particle

It is known that the alpha particle He, has two protons and neutrons. If the masses of the protons and neutrons are mp and mn, respectively, determine: (1). Separation energy of one proton and one neutron (II). The percentage difference in mass at rest (free) and bound by the two protons and neutrons in an alpha particle

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Chapter15: Elementary Particles

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