The difference in mass of a nucleus and

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

The difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituent nucleons is called the _________.

Options:

Packing fraction

Mass defect

Binding energy

Binding energy per nucleon

Correct Answer:

Mass defect

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Mass defect