Obtain the binding energy of the nuclei $^{56}_{26} Fe$ and $^{209}_{83} Bi$ in units of $MeV$ from the following data:
$m(^{56}_{26} Fe) = 55.934939 \; u$
$m(^{209}_{83} Bi) = 208.980388 \; u$ (in $; MeV$)

  • A
    $18.34$
  • B
    $1.41$
  • C
    $7.85$
  • D
    $12.62$

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