The nuclear binding energy per nucleon is defined by which of the following? B) (Nuclear binding energy)² × (# nucleons) D) (# nucleons)² × (mol of nucleons) E) None of the answers is correct.

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The nuclear binding energy per nucleon is defined as the energy released when a nucleus is formed from its individual nucleons. This energy is then divided by the total number of nucleons in the nucleus to obtain the binding energy per nucleon. The correct formula for this is given by option A as it calculates the binding energy per nucleon directly. Option B and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the definition of nuclear binding energy per nucleon. Option C is also incorrect because it does not provide a way to calculate the binding energy per nucleon.

The Nuclear Binding Energy Per Nucleon Is Defined by Which