The energy equivalent of 1 amu is approximately MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The energy equivalent of 1 amu is approximately
A. 3.0 × 10⁸ J
B. 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
C. 931 MeV
D. 931 eV
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1 amu = 1.6605 × 10⁻²⁷ kg, using E=mc² gives about 931.5 MeV. Used in nuclear binding energy calculations. Not eV, but MeV. Very large energy per nucleon.

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