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Given, $M$ = mass of the nucleus, $A$ = atomic mass. What is the packing fraction?

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(M - A) / A

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(A - M) / A

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(A - M) / M

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(M - A) / M

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Solution

The correct option is A $(M - A) / A$
Packing fraction $= \frac{No. of neutrons}{No. of protons} = \frac{M - A}{A}$

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