Which of the following statement$(s)$ is/are correct?
$(1)$ The rest mass of a stable nucleus is less than the sum of the rest masses of its constituent nucleons.
$(2)$ The rest mass of a stable nucleus is greater than the sum of the rest masses of its constituent nucleons.
$(3)$ Nuclear fusion involves the fusion of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
$(4)$ Nuclear fission involves the release of energy by the splitting of a heavy nucleus.

  • A
    $1, 4$
  • B
    $1, 2$
  • C
    $2, 3$
  • D
    $1, 3$

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