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If the binding energy per nucleon of deu...

If the binding energy per nucleon of deuteron is 1.115 MeV, its mass defect in atomic mass unit is

A

0.0048

B

0.0024

C

0.0012

D

0.0006

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The correct Answer is:
B
Mass defect `= (2 xx 1.115)/(931) = 0.0024` unit
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