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Title: Binding energy
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 23, 2005, 02:52

The minimum energy required to separate a nucleus into its component neutrons and protons.

Title: Re: Binding energy
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 09:14

Binding energy (cosmic glue)

The amount of energy required to break up a nucleus into its constituent parts, or conversely, the energy released upon formation of the nucleus