When a nucleus is formed by bringing protons and neutrons together, the actual mass of the formed nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of the energy equivalent of this mass difference is the
A
lost energy
B
work function
C
binding energy
D
stability energy
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
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