MCQ
Binding energy of a nucleus is
  • A
    Energy given to its nucleus during its formation
  • B
    Total mass of nucleus converted to energy units
  • Loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation
  • D
    Total $K.E.$ and $P.E. $ of the nucleons in the nucleus

Answer

Correct option: C.
Loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation
c
(c) Energy released while forming a nucleus is known as binding energy (by definition).

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