M,Mn and Mp denotes the masses of a nucleus of ZXA, a neutron, and a proton respectively. If the nucleus is separated into its individual protons and neutrons then,
A
M=(A−Z)Mn+ZMp
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B
M=ZMn+(A−Z)Mp
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C
M>(A−Z)Mn+ZMp
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D
M<(A−Z)Mn+ZMp
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Solution
The correct option is DM<(A−Z)Mn+ZMp Mc2+Bindingenergy=[(A−Z)Mn+ZMp]c2 Therefore, mass of nucleus is less than total mass of its free nucleons.