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A nucleus of mass $M+\Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass $\frac{M}{2}$ each. Speed of light is $\mathrm{c}$.
40. The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is $E_1$ and that for the daughter nuclei is $E_2$. Then
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40. The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is $E_1$ and that for the daughter nuclei is $E_2$. Then
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$E_2>E_1$
$E_2>E_1$
After decay, the daughter nuclei will be more stable hence binding energy per nucleon will be more than that of their parent nucleus.
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