Q. The mass defect for the nucleus of helium is $0.0303\ a.m.u.$ What is the binding energy per nucleon for helium in $MeV$
A) 28
B) 7
C) 4
D) 1
Explanation
(b) $\frac{Binding\ energy}{Nucleon} = \frac{0.0303 \times 931}{4} = 7$
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