What is the difference between mass of the nucleus and total mass of its constituents called ?

Packing fraction

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Mass defect

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Binding energy

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Binding energy per nucleon

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Solution

The correct option is B Mass defect
Some energy is released [which is called Binding energy] due to a reaction taking place between reactants. Thus, this energy is a result of loss of mass which is known as Mass defect.

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