Physics A level Flashcards
1
Q
Mass Defect
A
Difference between the sum of the masses of an object’s constituent particles and the object’s mass.
2
Q
Binding Energy
A
Energy that holds the nucleons together; equal amount of energy is needed to dissociate nucleus into constituent nucleons.
3
Q
eV
A
1.6 x 10^-19 J
4
Q
u / Da
A
1.66 x 10^-27 kg = 931 MeV