Quantum Physics
Use this nuclear reaction energy calculator to calculate calculate nuclear reaction q-value from reactant and product masses.
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Positive Q releases energy; negative Q requires energy input.
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Q = (mass reactants - mass products)c^2
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Worked example
Reaction energy Q: 47.040452 MeV; Reaction energy Q: 0 J
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