The mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the rest masses of its constituent nucleons because: 1 the energy supplied to split the nucleus has an equivalent mass. 2 energy must be supplied to break up the nucleus into its constituent nucleons. 3 of the encrgy equivalent of the mass defect.

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The mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the
rest masses of its constituent nucleons because:
1 the energy supplied to split the nucleus has an
equivalent mass.
2 energy must be supplied to break up the nucleus
into its constituent nucleons.
3 of the energy equivalent of the mass defect.
Transcribed Image Text:The mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the rest masses of its constituent nucleons because: 1 the energy supplied to split the nucleus has an equivalent mass. 2 energy must be supplied to break up the nucleus into its constituent nucleons. 3 of the energy equivalent of the mass defect.
DIRECTIONS SUMMARISED
A
B
C
D
1,2 only
2,3 only
1 only
3 only
Transcribed Image Text:DIRECTIONS SUMMARISED A B C D 1,2 only 2,3 only 1 only 3 only
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