STANDARDPhysics-Nuclear Physics
STANDARD Physics Nuclear Fission MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Fission of nuclei is possible because the binding energy per nucleon in them
A
increases with mass number at low mass numbers
B
decreases with mass number at low mass numbers
C
increases with mass number at high mass numbers
D
decreases with mass number at high mass numbers
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Fission is possible because the binding energy per nucleon decreases with mass number at high mass numbers, making it energetically favorable to split into smaller nuclei.
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