Finding Atomic Mass Unit by Subatomic Particles

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The discussion centers on the calculation of atomic mass units (amu) and the discrepancy encountered when using the equation 1 amu = 1/2 (mass of proton + mass of neutron + mass of electron). The calculated value of 1 amu is found to be approximately 1.6737 x 10^(-27) kg, which differs from widely accepted values found online, leading to a nearly 1% error. Participants suggest that the equation used is incorrect and recommend researching concepts like "mass deficit" and "binding energy" to better understand the relationship between atomic mass and the components of an atom.
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If one atomic mass unit is 1/12 of a C-12 atom, so 1 amu must be;

1 Amu = 1/2 ( Mass of proton + Mass of neutron + Mass of electron )

But the equation gives the answers that 1 amu is 1,6737 10^(-27) kg, which is different than the internet says
I am using very sensitive values for the equation so why am I finding nearly %1 error
 
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onurbeyaz said:
1 amu must be;

1 Amu = 1/2 ( Mass of proton + Mass of neutron + Mass of electron )

No, it doesn't have to be that.

Google "mass deficit" or "binding energy".
 
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