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3.2: Interpretation

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We conclude that the nucleus of mass mAmN contains Z positively charged nucleons (protons) and N=AZ neutral nucleons (neutrons). These particles are bound together by the “nuclear force”, which changes the mass below that of free particles. We shall typically write AEl for an element of chemical type El, which determines Z, containing A nucleons.


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