Modern Physics 5 Question 21
24. Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon
Use this plot to choose the correct choice(s) given below.
(a) Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of
(b) Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of
(c) Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of
(d) Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 24. (c, d)
Solution:
- In fusion, two or more lighter nuclei combine to make a comparatively heavier nucleus.
In fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into two or more comparatively lighter nuclei.
Further, energy will be released in a nuclear process if total binding energy increases.
