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Tris Fray Potter
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If the binding energy in nuclear physics is e=mc^2, then would the binding energy of a larger object be:
e=mv^2
where v=the velocity of the asteroid?
e=mv^2
where v=the velocity of the asteroid?
Okay. Thank-you. Do you know how I would be able to find the binding energy of the asteroid?Simon Bridge said:In the binding energy equation the m is the mass deficit ... does the concept of mass deficit apply to the asteroid?
In the binding energy, the speed "c" appears ... does that mean that the nucleus is moving at the speed of light?
In short: no. You cannot do physics by analogy.
Tris Fray Potter said:Okay. Thank-you. Do you know how I would be able to find the binding energy of the asteroid?
I think gravitational. I need to know if a bomb would explode an asteroid or not, and I was going to do a comparison on the energy of the bomb (which I've already figured out), to the binding energy of the asteroid.Drakkith said:There are several types of binding energy. Which one are you looking for? Gravitational? Nuclear? Chemical?
Thank-you so much! I hate Wikipedia, but I guess it does have some advantages...Drakkith said:Okay. See this wiki article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_binding_energy
Asteroid binding energy refers to the amount of energy required to break apart or disrupt an asteroid. It is a measure of the asteroid's stability and structural integrity.
The binding energy of an asteroid can be calculated using the formula E=mv^2, where E is the binding energy, m is the mass of the asteroid, and v is its velocity.
The binding energy of an asteroid is influenced by its mass, velocity, and composition. A larger asteroid with a higher velocity and denser composition will have a higher binding energy.
The binding energy of an asteroid is important because it can affect its potential impact on Earth. A higher binding energy means that the asteroid is more stable and less likely to break apart, potentially causing more damage upon impact.
The binding energy of an asteroid is relevant to space exploration because it can impact the difficulty and feasibility of capturing and redirecting asteroids for mining or other purposes. A higher binding energy would require more energy and resources to manipulate the asteroid's trajectory.