WAEC Physics 2018 Theory — Question 24
Question 24 of 27 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2018 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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12.(a) Define binding energy in an atom.
Model answer
Binding energy is the energy released when the individual constituent particles (nucleons) come together to form an atomic nucleus; equivalently, it is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its individual constituent nucleons.
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