Nuclear binding energy is:
I.the energy liberated when forming a nucleus
II.related to "lost" mass by the relationship 1 amu = 28.4 MeV
III.related to "lost" mass by the relationship 1 amu = 931.5 MeV
IV.the force which holds the 3 atomic particles together

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Nuclear binding energy is related to "lost" mass by the relationship 1 amu = 931.5 MeV, making statement III true. It is not the force that holds the 3 atomic particles together, making statement IV false. Finally, statement I is correct, stating that nuclear binding energy is the energy liberated when forming a nucleus. Therefore, the correct choice is B, I and III.

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