Which of the following statements regarding a nucleon is true?
A)Attraction between nucleons changes their mass.
B)The mass of a nucleon depends on which nucleus it is in.
C)Some of the mass of a nucleon can be converted into energy by splitting certain nuclei.
D)both A and C
E)all of the above

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The mass of a nucleon can vary slightly depending on the nucleus due to binding energy (B), and some mass can be converted into energy during nuclear reactions (C). The attraction between nucleons affects their effective mass (A).

Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Nucleon Is True