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Define binding energy (BE) of a nucleus. An unstable nucleus has mass number $\text{A} = 240$ and $\frac{\text{BE}}{\text{A}} = 7.6\text{ MeV}$. It splits in two fragments, each of $\text{A} = 120$ with $\frac{\text{BE}}{\text{A}} = 8.5\text{ MeV}$. Calculate the energy released.