NEETPhysicsNuclear Physics
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 < A < 200 will release energy
- BFusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 will release energy
- CFusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of 1 < 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
Correct answer
B. Fusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 will release energy
Step-by-step solution
When two nuclei of mass number lying in the range of 51 < A < 100 combined, then a nucleus is formed in the range 100 < A < 150 which has high value of specific binding energy. Thus, the fusion of two nuclei of mass number lying in range of 51 < A < 100 will release energy.