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Calculate the binding energy of an `alpha`-particle in MeV Given : `m_(p)` (mass of proton) = 1.007825 amu, `m_(n)` (mass of neutron) = 1.008665 amu Mass of the nucleus `=4.002800 amu, 1 amu = 931 MeV.

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26.4 Mev

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28.4 Mev

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24.4 Mev

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23.4 Mev

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