Which of the following statements regarding a nucleon is true in regards to nuclear reactions?
A)A nucleon inside a nucleus has a lower mass than a nucleon outside of the nucleus.
B)The number of nucleons changes in a nuclear reaction,therefore the mass changes.
C)A nucleon has a higher energy inside a nucleus,and releases it when it undergoes nuclear reactions.
D)A nucleon's mass is constant.
E)A nucleon is more stable outside the nucleus.

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A nucleon (proton or neutron) bound within a nucleus has a lower mass than a free nucleon due to the mass-energy equivalence principle. This mass difference is related to the binding energy that holds the nucleus together.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Nucleon Is True