MDCAT Physics MCQ #2574

A nucleus has binding energy 8 MeV per nucleon. What formula gives total binding energy?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2574

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nucleus has binding energy 8 MeV per nucleon. What formula gives total binding energy?

    • A) E = (Δm)c²
    • B) E = (Z + N) × 8 MeV
    • C) E = Z × 8 MeV
    • D) E = N × 8 MeV

    Answer: E = (Δm)c²

    Explanation: Mass-energy equivalence is universal. Option B misuses nucleon count.