The graph of binding energy per nucleon $(BE/A)$ versus mass number $(A)$ is shown in the figure. Which of the following options is correct?

  • A
    Energy is released when two nuclei with mass numbers between $1 < A < 50$ undergo fusion.
  • B
    Energy is released when two nuclei with mass numbers between $51 < A < 100$ undergo fusion.
  • C
    Energy is released when a heavy nucleus with mass number between $100 < A < 200$ undergoes fission into two equal fragments.
  • D
    None of the above.

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