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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)-Bec^(2)`

B

`m(N, Z)=Nm_(n)+Zm_(p)+Bec^(2)`

C

`m(N, Z)=Nm_(n)+Zm_(p)-BE//c^(2)`

D

`m(N, Z)=Nm_(n)+Zm_(p)+BE//c^(2)`

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C
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