Physics-Mass-Energy Relation
NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements regarding the mass-energy relation and nuclear binding energy is correct?
A
The mass of a nucleus is always greater than the sum of the masses of its constituents.
B
The mass defect is the difference between the expected mass of a nucleus and its actual mass.
C
Einstein's mass-energy equivalence implies mass and energy can be conserved separately.
D
The density of nuclear matter varies significantly with the size of the nucleus.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The mass defect represents the difference between the total mass of the individual nucleons and the actual mass of the nucleus, as indicated in the context. This is an essential aspect of understanding binding energy and the stability of nuclei.
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