NEET Physics Mass-Energy Relation MCQ Question
What is the relationship between the mass defect of a nucleus and its binding energy according to the mass-energy relation?
The mass defect is equal to the binding energy divided by the speed of light squared.
The mass defect is directly proportional to the total mass of the nucleus.
The binding energy is independent of the mass defect in nuclear reactions.
The binding energy is equal to the mass of the nucleus multiplied by the speed of light squared.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The mass defect (DM) is related to the binding energy (DEb) as DEb = DM c^2, indicating that the mass defect gets converted into energy, which is the binding energy of the nucleus.
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