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Define the atomic mass unit?

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The atomic mass unit is defined as the mass equal to `(1)/(12)` th the mass of a `""_(6)^(12) C` atom . The standard symbol of atomic mass unit = `("Mass of a" ""_(6)^(12)C " atom")/(12)`
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