How much work is needed to assemble an atomic nucleus containing three protons (such as Be) if we model it as an equilateral triangle of side 2.00×10−15m with a proton at each vertex? Assume the protons started from very far away.

2.16 MeV

Explanation:

To determine the amount of work done that is needed to assemble the atomic mass; we need to apply the equation;

U =

where:

= proportionality constant =

e = magnitude of the charge of each electron =

r = length of each side of the vertex =

So; replacing our values into above equation; we have:

U =

U = 3.456 × 10 ⁻¹³ J

If we have to convert our unit from J to Mev; then we are going to have:

U = 3.456 × 10 ⁻¹³ J

U = 2.16 MeV

Therefore, the amount of work done needed to assemble an atomic nucleus =  2.16 MeV

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