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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 1 · Question Q40

Which of the following statements about the nucleus is TRUE?

  1. (A)The mass of a nucleus is less than the total mass of its separate constituent nucleons
  2. (B)The mass of a nucleus is greater than the total mass of its separate constituent nucleons
  3. (C)The binding energy per nucleon of atoms is constant as atomic mass is increased
  4. (D)The binding energy per nucleon increases as the atomic mass of the atom increases

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