NEETPhysicsNuclear Physics
The below plot shows the variation of binding energy per nucleon E b , against the nuclear mass M . The different points shown A , B , C , D and E correspond to different nuclei. In which of the following reactions, the energy released Q will be positive?
Options
- AA + B → C + Q
- BC → A + B + Q
- CD + E → F + Q
- DF → D + E + Q ,
Correct answer
D. F → D + E + Q ,
Step-by-step solution
If the binding energy of product nuclei is greater than that of reactants nuclei then energy is released.