For Radium-226 ( atomic mass = 226.0254 u) determine (a) the mass defect, (b) the binding energy in MeV, and (c) the binding energy per nucleon. Use the following masses: proton m=1.00727647 u, neutron m=1.008665 u Show all work using the GRASP method, also show all unit conversions using unit analysis.

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For Radium-226 ( atomic mass = 226.0254 u) determine (a) the mass defect, (b) the binding energy in MeV, and (c) the binding energy per nucleon.

Use the following masses: proton m=1.00727647 u, neutron m=1.008665 u

Show all work using the GRASP method, also show all unit conversions using unit analysis.

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