Q109 / 120 · VITEEE 2006 · Physics

The difference between the rest mass of the nucleus and the sum of the masses of the nucleons composing a nucleus is known as

A
packing fraction
Correct answer
B
mass defect
C
binding energy
D
isotopic mass

Solution

By definition, the difference between the sum of the masses of neutrons and protons forming a nucleus and mass of nucleus is called mass defect

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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