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1 amu (atomic mass unit) mass is equal to energy of
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Options:
  • A 931keV
  • B 93.1eV
  • C 931MeV
  • D 9.31MeV
Solution:
2502 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 931MeV

1 amu=1.66×10-27 kg

Equivalent energy can be calculated by using mass-energy equivalence equation
E=mc2
E=1.66×10-27×3×1082 J

1 MeV=106×1.6×10-19 J 

Using above equations we can get,

E= 931 MeV

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