Total binding energy of a nucleus:
Z - atomic number, mH - mass of hydrogen atom, N - number of neutrons, mn - mass of neutron, M - atomic mass, and c - speed of light.
Binding energy per nucleon:
B' = B/A, where A is the atomic number.
Calculate the binding energy per nucleon for 4He. (Use the table of atomic masses as necessary.)
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