Mass and energy (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Mass-energy equivalence equation
Mass-energy equivalence equation
Speed of light value () in vacuum
Speed of light value () in vacuum
m/s
Effect on mass when energy is added/removed from object
Effect on mass when energy is added/removed from object
Mass changes accordingly
Mass relationship in radioactive decay
Mass relationship in radioactive decay
Mass before decay > mass after decay
Definition of one atomic mass unit ()
Definition of one atomic mass unit ()
1/12 of mass of carbon-12 atom
Value of 1 u in kg
Value of 1 u in kg
kg
Energy equivalent of 1 u
Energy equivalent of 1 u
931.5 MeV
Definition of binding energy
Definition of binding energy
Work required to separate all nucleons
Formula for binding energy per nucleon
Formula for binding energy per nucleon
Total binding energy / nucleon number ()
Nucleus with highest binding energy per nucleon
Nucleus with highest binding energy per nucleon
Iron-56