Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a diagram showing the binding energy curve plotted against mass number. What does the steep rise in the curve at lower mass numbers indicate?
A
Increase in binding energy per nucleon for lighter nuclei.
B
Decrease in nuclear force between nucleons.
C
Constant binding energy per nucleon across all nuclei.
D
Decrease in mass defect for lighter nuclei.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The steep rise in the binding energy curve for lighter nuclei indicates an increase in the binding energy per nucleon, which suggests that lighter nuclei are more tightly bound as nucleons come together.
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