What is the Binding Energy Calculator?

The Binding Energy Calculator is a nuclear physics tool that helps users determine the amount of energy that holds a nucleus together. By entering the actual mass of a nucleus and the combined mass of its individual protons and neutrons, the calculator measures the mass defect and converts it into energy using Einstein’s equation E=mc2E = mc^2E=mc2. This allows students and learners to understand how the loss of mass during nuclear formation is released as binding energy, which is responsible for the stability of the nucleus.

How to Use:

1. Enter Mass of Nucleus (kg): Input the measured mass of the complete nucleus.
2. Enter Sum of Masses of Protons & Neutrons (kg): Provide the total mass of all nucleons before binding.
3. Click “Calculate”: The tool computes the mass defect and converts it into binding energy.
4. Review Result: The output shows the binding energy in joules using scientific notation for accuracy.