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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Atomic Mass Unit (AMU)**: The atomic mass unit (AMU) is a standard unit of mass that quantifies mass on an atomic or molecular scale. 2. **Symbol for Atomic Mass Unit**: The atomic mass unit is often represented by the symbol "u," which stands for unified atomic mass unit. ...
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  • Express unified atomic mass unit in kg.

    A
    `1.66xx10^(-25)kg`
    B
    `1.66xx10^(-27)kg`
    C
    `1.66xx10^(-29)kg`
    D
    `1.66xx10^(-31)kg`
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