Which one of the following correctly expresses the binding energy of a nucleus in…

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Problem

Which one of the following correctly expresses the binding energy

E_b

of a nucleus in terms of its mass defect

\Delta m

? (a)

E_b = \dfrac{1}{2}\,\Delta m\,c^{2}

(b)

E_b = \dfrac{\Delta m\,c^{2}}{931}

(c)

E_b = \Delta m\,c^{2}

(d)

E_b = 2\,\Delta m\,c^{2}