Binding energy of a certain nucleus is $18 \times 10^8 \ J$. How much is the difference between the total mass of all the nucleons and the nuclear mass of the given nucleus (in $\mu g$)?

  • A
    $0.2$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $20$

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