​Why Nucleons CRASH (The Photon Thud

Why do nucleons need to 'CRASH' to form a stable nucleus?

Binding Energy at A level physics doesn't answer the most confusing question. Why does a mass loss stick nucleons together?
Thinking about a subatomic "pothole" changes everything.

​When a proton and neutron fuse, they don't just stick together with cosmic glue—they drop into a deep potential well. To become stable, the system must undergo a massive "thud," throwing off energy as a high-energy gamma-ray photon. Because energy and mass are two sides of the same coin (E=mc^2), losing this energy means the system loses mass equivalent. That is the secret behind the mass deficit!

​Watch the full video on the channel to see exactly why thinking about an energy deficit is a whole lot easier to get your head around than standard textbook explanations!

https://youtu.be/pKU9EZrY6rc

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