The positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom repel each other, yet the nucleus remains intact. When a nucleus disintegrates, this energy is released. It is called the:
A
calories
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B
atomic energy
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C
binding energy
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D
electrostatic energy
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Solution
The correct option is C binding energy The energy is released when the disintegration of nucleons occurs is called binding energy.