NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
What is the term used to describe the difference in mass between a nucleus and the total mass of its constituents?
Mass defect
Binding energy
Atomic mass
Nuclear force
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents is called the mass defect, which is described in the NCERT context as the discrepancy in total mass.
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