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Published on: August 21, 2026
The masses of neutron and proton are 1.0087 and 
, respectively. If neutrons and protons combine to form helium nucleus of mass 
, the binding energy of the helium nucleus will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Mass defect, 
(as helium nucleus has two protons and two neutrons)
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