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Atomic Mass and Atomic Mass Unit

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Which symbol is used to represent the unit of atomic mass, amu?

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u

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A

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M

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n

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Solution

The correct option is B u
The symbol 'u' represents the unit of atomic mass, amu. For example, the atomic mass of carbon-12 is written as 12 u.
Hence, option A is correct.

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