Define the following terms: Mass Defect , Packing Fraction & Binding Energy
1. Mass Defect: The mass defect refers to the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. It arises from the conversion of mass to energy during the formation of the nucleus. The mass defect is responsible for the release of energy in nuclear reactions, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc².
2. Packing Fraction: The packing fraction is a measure of how tightly nucleons (protons and neutrons) are packed within an...