Leumas Physics

Reaction Q-Value

Q_r = delta_m·c^2

What it says

The energy released by a nuclear reaction, from the mass lost in it.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
Q_rEnergy released (J)M L^2 T^-2
delta_mMass defect (kg)M

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Filed under Nuclear · derive through it in the explorer