If M be the mass of the nucleus and m be...

If `M` be the mass of the nucleus and `m` be the sum of the individual masses of the nucleons forming the nucleus, then :

A

`M` is slightly more than `m`

B

`M` is slightly less than `m`

C

`M=m`

D

`M` may be less or more than `m` depending upon the nature of the nucleus.

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