Physics-Mass-Energy Relation

NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The mass of a nucleus is always less than the total mass of its individual nucleons. | Reason (R): The mass defect in a nucleus results in the conversion of mass into binding energy, which holds the nucleus together.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context discusses how the mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its individual nucleons due to the mass defect, which is converted into binding energy.

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