Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

Binding energy of a nucleus is

Options:

Energy given to its nucleus during its formation

Total mass of nucleus converted to energy units

Loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation

Total K.E. and P.E. of the nucleons in the nucleus

Correct Answer:

Loss of energy from the nucleus during its formation

Explanation:

Energy released while forming a nucleus is known as binding energy (by definition).