Physics

Problem

The binding energy of a

{}_{1}^{2}\text{H}

nucleus is

1.1 \text{ MeV nucleon}^{-1}

. The best estimate of the binding energy per nucleon for a

{}_{1}^{1}\text{H}

nucleus is a. 0. b. 0.55 MeV. c. 1.0 MeV. d. 1.1 MeV.