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Mass defect of an atom refers to...

Mass defect of an atom refers to

A

Inaccurate measurement of nucleons

B

Mass annihilated to produce energy to bind the nucleus

C

Packing fraction

D

Difference in number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus

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