NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding the mass-energy relation in nuclei is correct?
The nuclear mass is always less than the total mass of its constituents due to mass defect.
The binding energy of a nucleus increases with the number of nucleons.
The mass defect is equal to the total mass of the nucleons in the nucleus.
Binding energy per nucleon remains constant across all mass numbers.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The nuclear mass is indeed always less than the total mass of its constituents, which is defined as the mass defect. This is described in the context of the mass-energy relation and binding energy.
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