NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the mass-energy relation in nuclear physics is correct?
Binding energy is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its nucleons.
Binding energy per nucleon decreases with an increase in the number of nucleons.
Atomic mass unit is defined as one-thirteenth of the mass of a carbon atom.
Mass and energy are conserved separately in nuclear reactions.
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Detailed Explanation
Binding energy is indeed the energy required to separate a nucleus into its constituent nucleons, as stated in the context. Option B is incorrect because binding energy per nucleon typically increases with more nucleons up to a certain point. Option C misstates the definition of atomic mass unit, and D is incorrect because Einstein's theory shows that mass and energy are interrelated, not conserved separately.
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