NEET Physics Nuclear Forces MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about nuclear forces and binding energy are correct?
A heavy nucleus tends to have a higher binding energy per nucleon than a lighter nucleus.
The nuclear force acts equally on protons and neutrons, reflecting its short-range nature.
When two light nuclei fuse, the resulting nucleus has a lower binding energy per nucleon.
The saturation property of nuclear force indicates that it only influences nucleons that are far apart.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement B correctly describes the nuclear force's action on nucleons without distinguishing between protons and neutrons. Statement A is incorrect as heavy nuclei typically have lower binding energy per nucleon. Statement C is incorrect because the fused heavier nucleus actually has a higher binding energy per nucleon. Statement D misinterprets the saturation property, which means the force influences only nearby nucleons.
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