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Question

Nuclear binding energy is equivalent to.

A

Mass of proton

B

Mass of neutron

C

Mass of nucleus

D

Mass defect of nucleus

Answer

Mass defect of nucleus

Explanation

Solution

B.E. = ∆m amu = ∆m × 931 MeV.