Find the binding energy (in MeV) of carbon-12. Assume: mC = 12.000 000 u m p = 1.007 825 u m n = 1.008 665 u u = 1.66 × 10^-27 kg

a. 14.8
b. 0.511
c. 9.11
d. 92.3
e. 46.2


D

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