Which of these statements explains the difference between nuclear binding energy and the strong nuclear force? Check all that apply.

ANuclear binding energy holds the nuclear particles together

BNuclear binding energy is the energy needed to separate nuclear particles.

CThe strong nuclear force holds an atom’s protons and neutrons together.

DThe strong nuclear force is the energy released during radioactive decay processes.

EThe strong nuclear force is directly responsible for radioactive decay.

F) Nuclear binding energy can be calculated using E = mc2.