Comparing the mass of the nucleus with the mass of the protons and the mass of the neutrons refers to what?

Question

A.
Einstein’s theory of relativity
B.
nuclear binding energy
C.
the weak force
D.
the strong force
E.
mass defect

Answer 1

The comparison of the mass of the nucleus with the mass of the protons and neutrons refers to E. mass defect.

This concept highlights that the total mass of a nucleus is less than the sum of the individual masses of its constituent protons and neutrons, which is attributed to the energy released when the nucleus is formed, reflecting the binding energy that holds the nucleus together.