NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
What is the term for the difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents?
Mass defect
Nuclear binding energy
Atomic mass
Mass-energy equivalence
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents is called the mass defect, as defined in the context of nuclear physics.
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