AIIMS2009Physics-Nuclear Physics
AIIMS 2009 Physics Nuclear Stability Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : Nuclei having number about 60 are most stable. Reason : When two or more light nuclei are combined into a heavier nucleus, then the binding energy per nucleon will increase.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The nuclei having mass number A = 60 have maximum binding energy per nucleon.
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