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The graph above shows a plot of the mass number of the elements against their binding energies.

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Use the 'up' and 'down' cursor keys to move the crosshairs around the graph. Take readings of the binding energies of various elements and record them on your data sheet.

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Using data retrieved from the graph, calculate the binding energy per nucleon for the following elements:

Iron (Nucleon number - 56)
Magnesium (Nucleon number - 24)
Titanium (Nucleon number - 48)
Gold (Nucleon number - 197)
Bismuth (Nucleon number - 209)

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