MDCAT Physics MCQ #2565

A nucleus has a mass defect of 0.1 u. What is its binding energy?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2565

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nucleus has a mass defect of 0.1 u. What is its binding energy?

    • A) 93.1 MeV
    • B) 93.1 eV
    • C) 46.55 MeV
    • D) 9.31 MeV

    Answer: 93.1 MeV

    Explanation: Binding energy = 0.1 u × 931 MeV/u = 93.1 MeV. Other options miscalculate or use wrong units.