Select the BEST Definition for the Binding Energy of a Nucleus

question 19

Multiple Choice

Select the BEST definition for the binding energy of a nucleus.

• A) the energy released when nucleons combine to form a nucleus
• B) the energy required to break a nucleus into its component parts
• C) both the energy released when nucleons combine to form a nucleus and the energy required to break a nucleus into its component parts
• D) neither of the above

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to mental activities involved in the acquisition, processing, storage, and retrieval of information.

Feeling

A complex psychological state that involves physiological and cognitive components in response to stimuli or internal thoughts.

Intuition

Rapidly formed judgments based on “gut feelings” or “instincts.”

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.