Physics

Problem

Which of the following expressions gives the energy released

Q

in a nuclear fission process in terms of the binding energies

E_B

of the nuclei involved? a)

Q = E_B(\text{parent}) - \displaystyle\sum E_B(\text{daughters})

Q = \displaystyle\sum E_B(\text{daughters}) + E_B(\text{parent})

Q = \displaystyle\sum E_B(\text{daughters}) - E_B(\text{parent})

Q = \dfrac{\displaystyle\sum E_B(\text{daughters}) - E_B(\text{parent})}{2}