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Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (BA) versus mass number (A) is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice given below.

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Options:
  • A Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 1 < A < 50 will release energy.
  • B Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 will consume energy.
  • C Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 100 < A < 200 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
  • D Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 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.

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