NEETPhysicsNuclear Physics
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.
Options
- AFusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 1 < A < 50 will release energy
- BFusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 will release energy
- CFission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 100 < A < 200 will release energy when broken into two equal f
- DFission of a nucleus lying in the mass range 260 < A < 320 will release energy when broken into two equal frag
Correct answer
B. Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 will release energy
Step-by-step solution
In fusion two or more lighter nuclei combine to make a comparatively heavier nucleus. In fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into two or more comparatively lighter nuclei. Futher, energy will be released in a nuclear process if total binding energy increases. correct options is (b).