Physics-Mass-Energy Relation

NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is the mass defect of the 16 8 O nucleus?

A

0.13691 u

B

0.00855 u

C

0.99999 u

D

0.12345 u

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The mass defect of the 16 8 O nucleus is calculated as the difference between the total expected mass of its constituents and the actual nuclear mass, which is found to be 0.13691 u.

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