Binding Energy Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the binding energy is:

\[ E = \Delta M \cdot c^2 \]

Where:

\( E \) is the Binding Energy (J)
\( \Delta M \) is the change in mass (kg)
\( c \) is the speed of light (299,792,458 m/s)

What is Binding Energy?

Binding energy is defined as the energy required to combine two atoms into a single atom. It is a measure of the stability of a nucleus and is released during nuclear fusion or fission.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following value:

Change in Mass (ΔM): 0.000001 kg

Using the formula to calculate the binding energy:

\[ E = 0.000001 \times (299792458)^2 = 8.987551787 \times 10^{10} \text{ J} \]

The binding energy is \( 8.99 \times 10^{10} \) J.