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Question

Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (B/A) versus mass number (A) is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice(s) 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 release 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

If (BE)final - (BE)initial > 0
Energy will be released.

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