What does the binding energy per nucleon show?

  • A
    Stability of the nucleus
  • B
    Radioactivity of the nucleus
  • C
    Size of the nucleus
  • D
    Volume of the nucleus

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The mass and energy equivalent to $1\, a.m.u.$ are respectively:

The binding energy $(BE)$ per nucleon for an element is $7.14 \text{ MeV}$. If the total $BE$ of the element is $28.6 \text{ MeV}$, then the number of nucleons in the element is:

The energy in $MeV$ released due to the complete transformation of $1\, kg$ of mass into energy is $(c = 3 \times 10^8\, m/s)$:

Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon $(B/A)$ versus mass number $(A)$ is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice$(s)$ given below.
Figure: $222706-q$
$(A)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $1 < A < 50$ will release energy.
$(B)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $51 < A < 100$ will release energy.
$(C)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $100 < A < 200$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.
$(D)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $200 < A < 260$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.

In a nuclear fission process,a nucleus $A$ divides into two nuclei $B$ and $C$. If their binding energies are ${E_a}$,${E_b}$,and ${E_c}$ respectively,which of the following relations is correct?

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