NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The mass-energy equivalence principle implies that the binding energy of a nucleus can be calculated using the mass defect. | Reason (R): The atomic mass unit is defined as 1/12th of the mass of a carbon-12 atom, which allows for accurate measurement of atomic masses.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true, but the definition of atomic mass unit is not directly explaining how the mass-energy equivalence principle relates to binding energy calculation.
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