Physics

Problem

Which one of the following correctly expresses the binding energy

E_b

of a nucleus in terms of its mass defect

\Delta m

? a)

E_b = \dfrac{1}{2}\,\Delta m\,c^{2}

E_b = \dfrac{\Delta m\,c^{2}}{931}

E_b = \Delta m\,c^{2}

E_b = 2\,\Delta m\,c^{2}