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Mp{M_p} denotes the mass of a proton and Mn{M_n} that of a neutron. A given nucleus, of binding energy BB, contains ZZ protons and NN neutrons. The mass M(N,Z)M\left( {N,Z} \right) of the nucleus is given by (cc is the velocity of light)
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Correct option: C
M(N,Z)=NMn+ZMp−B/c2M\left( {N,Z} \right) = N{M_n} + Z{M_p} - B/{c^2}
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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