MDCAT Physics MCQ #2824

The mass defect of a nucleus is related to its binding energy by which equation?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2824

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The mass defect of a nucleus is related to its binding energy by which equation?

    • A) E = mc^2
    • B) E = m/c^2
    • C) E = m*c
    • D) E = m/c

    Answer: E = mc^2

    Explanation: Mass defect is converted into binding energy according to Einstein's equation.