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Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon () versus mass number () is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice given below.
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Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
In fusion, two or more lighter nuclei combine to make a comparatively heavier nucleus.
In fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into more than one comparatively lighter nucleus.
Further, energy will be released in a nuclear process if total binding energy increases.
Therefore Correct option is that the fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
In fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into more than one comparatively lighter nucleus.
Further, energy will be released in a nuclear process if total binding energy increases.
Therefore Correct option is that the fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
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