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Write the relation for binding energy (BE) (in MeV) of a nucleus of mass `""_(Z)^(A) M`, atomic number (Z) and mass number (A) in terms of the masses of its constituents - neutrons and protons.

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`B. E. = [ Zm_(p) + (A- Z ) m_(n) - M] xx c^(2)`
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