If a Nucleus Has Mass M, Z Protons (Mass M_p)and

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus has mass M, Z protons (mass m_p) and N neutrons (mass m_n) its binding energy is equal to:

• A)Mc²
• B)(M - Zm_p - Nm_n)c²
• C)(Zm_p + Nm_n - M)c²
• D)(Zm_p + Nm_n)c²
• E)(Zm_p - M)c²

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