Physics-Mass-Energy Relation
NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What is the term for the difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents?
A
Mass defect
B
Nuclear binding energy
C
Atomic mass
D
Mass-energy equivalence
Correct Answer
Option A
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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