The mass defect of a certain nucleus is

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The mass defect of a certain nucleus is 2.5×10−29 kg2.5\times10^{-29}\,\text{kg}. Calculate its binding energy. (a) 2.25×10−14 J2.25\times10^{-14}\,\text{J} (b) 7.5×10−13 J7.5\times10^{-13}\,\text{J} (c) 2.25×10−12 J2.25\times10^{-12}\,\text{J} (d) 2.25×10−9 J2.25\times10^{-9}\,\text{J}

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