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denotes the mass of a proton and that of a neutron. A given nucleus, of binding energy , contains protons and neutrons. The mass of the nucleus is given by ( is the velocity of light)
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent nucleons due to the binding energy, which is released when the nucleus is formed.
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