The peak of the stability curve occurs at 56Fe, which is
Chapter 29, Problem 29.1(choose chapter or problem)
The peak of the stability curve occurs at 56Fe, which is why iron is prominent in the spectrum of the Sun and stars. Show that 56Fe has a higher binding energy per nucleon than its neighbors 55Mn and 59Co. Compare your results with Figure 29.4.
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