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Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon ( (B)/(A) )...
Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon () versus mass number () is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice 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 consume energy.
- CFission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 100 < A < 200 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
- DFission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
Correct answer
D. Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of 200 < A < 260 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
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 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.
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.