Binding Energy of Nucleus (B)

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1^st Definition-

“Energy required to break the nucleus into protons & neutrons is called binding energy of the nucleus.”

2^nd Definition-

“Energy released when a nucleus is formed from protons & neutrons is called binding energy of the nucleus”.

Binding energy is represented by ‘B’

B=Δm×931 MeV

Δm= mass defect.

Binding energy is