Binding Energy per Nucleon
B_A = E_b / A_n
What it says
How tightly each nucleon is held, which is what makes iron the most stable nucleus.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
B_A | Binding energy per nucleon (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
E_b | Total binding energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
A_n | Nucleon count (dimensionless) | 1 |
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