MDCAT Physics MCQ #2842

The mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent nucleons. This difference is called

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2842

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent nucleons. This difference is called

    • A) mass defect
    • B) binding energy
    • C) nuclear energy
    • D) ionization energy

    Answer: mass defect

    Explanation: The mass difference is known as mass defect, which is related to binding energy. Option 'B' confuses the effect (binding energy) with the cause (mass defect).