Find the energy equivalent of one atomic mass unit, first in joule and then in MeV. Using this, express the mass defect of `._8O^(16)` in Me`V//c^2`. Given `M_(p)=1.007825u` and `M_(n) =1.008665 u, m_("oxy")=15.99053` a.m.u. and Take `1 a.m.u=933.75MeV//c^2`.
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### Step 1: Find the energy equivalent of one atomic mass unit (amu) in joules.
1. **Given**:
- 1 amu = \(1.66 \times 10^{-27}\) kg
- Speed of light, \(c = 3 \times 10^8\) m/s
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