Assume the graph of specific binding energy versus mass number is...

Assume the graph of specific binding energy versus mass number is as shown in the figure. Using this graph, select the correct choice from the following.

Options

AFusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of $100 < \mathrm{A} < 200$ will release energy
BFusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of $51 < \mathrm{A} < 100$ will release energy
CFusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of $1 < \mathrm{A} < 50$ will release energy
DFission of the nucleus of mass number lying in the rang of $100 < A < 200$ will release energy when broken into two fragments

Correct answer

B. Fusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of $51 < \mathrm{A} < 100$ will release energy

Step-by-step solution

When two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of

51 < \mathrm{A} < 100

combined, then a nucleus is formed in the range

100 < \mathrm{A} < 150

which has high value of specific binding energy. Thus, the fusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in range of

51 < \mathrm{A} < 100

will release energy.

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