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`M_p` denotes the mass of a proton and `M_n` that of a neutron. A given nucleus, of binding energy `B`, contains `Z` protons and `N` neutrons. The mass `M(N,Z)` of the nucleus is given by.

A

`M(N,Z)=NM_(n)+ZM_(P)-Bc^(2)`

B

`M(N,Z)=NM_(n)+ZM_(P)+Bc^(2)`

C

`M(N,Z)=NM_(n)+ZM_(P)-B//c^(2)`

D

`M(N,Z)=NM_(n)+ZM_(P)+B//c^(2)`

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