Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The binding energy per nucleon is an indicator of the stability of a nucleus. | Reason (R): A nucleus with higher binding energy per nucleon is less stable.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is correct as the binding energy per nucleon indicates nuclear stability. However, the reason is incorrect because a higher binding energy per nucleon means the nucleus is more stable, not less.
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