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MCQ
One atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as ____ of the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
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A 1/2
B 1/12
C 1/6
D 1/4
Explanation

One amu is exactly 1/12 of the mass of one carbon-12 atom.

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