NCERT · Class 12 · Physics · Nuclei1 atomic mass unit (u) is equivalent to an energy of:
Step-by-Step Solution
Using Einstein's mass-energy equivalence $E = mc^2$, 1 u = $1.6605 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg} \times (3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s})^2 \approx 931.5 \text{ MeV}$.
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Option : 931.5 MeV (Correct Answer)
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Option 1: 93.15 MeV
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Option 2: 9.315 MeV
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Option 3: 931.5 eV
Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Nuclei.
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