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Verify that the mass defect of the deuteron $\Delta M_d$ is approximately 2.2 MeV. The mass defect $\Delta M_d$ of the deuteron is given by $\Delta M_d = M_p + M_n - M_d$, where $M_p$, $M_n$, and $M_d$ are the masses of the proton, neutron, and deuteron, respectively. Step 2: Find the masses of the particles The masses of the particles are approximately: $M_p = 938.27$ MeV, $M_n = 939.57$ MeV, and $M_d = 1875.61$ MeV. Step 3: Calculate the mass defect $\Delta M_d = M_p + M_n - M_d = 938.27 + 939.57 - 1875.61 = 2.23$ MeV. Step 4: Compare with the given value The calculated value of $\Delta M_d \approx 2.23$ MeV is approximately equal to 2.2 MeV. The mass defect $\Delta M_d$ of the deuteron