The Binding Energy of a Nucleus Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The binding energy of a nucleus is

• A) the energy emitted when separate neutrons, protons, and electrons combine to form an atom.
• B) the energy required to dissociate an atom into separate neutrons, protons, and neutrons.
• C) equivalent to a quantity of mass expressed by Einstein's equation, E = mc².
• D) All of the preceding answers are correct.

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