What is the value of Atomic mass unit (a.m.u.)?
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The value of Atomic mass unit (a.m.u.) is given as,
1 a.m.u. = 1.66 × 10-27 kg
1 a.m.u. = 931 × 106 eV
1 a.m.u. = 931 MeV