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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2003 · Paper 1 · Question 9(a)(iii)

Explain what is meant by binding energy.

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  1. 9(a)(i)Explain what is meant by nuclear fission.[1 mark]
  2. 9(a)(ii)Explain what is meant by nuclear fusion.[1 mark]
  3. 9(b)(i)How many protons are there in the nucleus?[1 mark]
  4. 9(b)(ii)How many neutrons are there in the nucleus?[1 mark]
  5. 9(c)(i)Calculate the energy E, in eV, released during the reaction.[4 marks]
  6. 9(c)(ii)Calculate the energy, in eV, of EACH neutron produced in the reaction.[1 mark]

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