Physics·Prelims Questions

Mass-Energy Relation — Prelims Questions

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Updated 23 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Calculate the energy released in MeV when 1amu1\,\text{amu} of mass is completely converted into energy. (Given: c=3×108m/sc = 3 \times 10^8\,\text{m/s}, 1amu=1.66×1027,kg1\,\text{amu} = 1.66 \times 10^{-27},\text{kg}, 1eV=1.6×1019,J1\,\text{eV} = 1.6 \times 10^{-19},\text{J})

Q2easy

The mass of a proton is 1.007276u1.007276\,\text{u} and that of a neutron is 1.008665u1.008665\,\text{u}. If the mass of a 24He^4_2\text{He} nucleus is 4.00150u4.00150\,\text{u}, what is the mass defect for the Helium nucleus?

Q3easy

If the binding energy per nucleon for a nucleus is 7.5MeV7.5\,\text{MeV} and its mass number is 1010, what is the total binding energy of the nucleus?

Q4medium

Which of the following statements about mass-energy relation is INCORRECT?

Q5easy

In a nuclear reaction, the total mass of the products is 2.00u2.00\,\text{u} less than the total mass of the reactants. How much energy is released in this reaction? (Given: 1uc2=931.5MeV1\,\text{u} \cdot c^2 = 931.5\,\text{MeV})

Q6medium

The binding energy per nucleon curve peaks around which mass number, indicating maximum stability?