Nuclear Binding Energy

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Which statement correctly describes nuclear binding energy?

A

It is the energy required to separate the nucleons in a nucleus.
B

It is the energy released when a nucleus undergoes fission.
C

It is the energy equivalent of the mass of the protons in the nucleus.
D

It is the total energy of the electrons orbiting the nucleus.

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Recall that nuclear binding energy is defined as the energy required to disassemble a nucleus into its separate protons and neutrons.

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It is the energy required to separate the nucleons in a nucleus.

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