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  4. When two nuclei (with A = 8) join to form a heavier nucleus, the binding energy (BE) per nucleon of the heavier nuclei is

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Q. When two nuclei (with $A = 8$) join to form a heavier nucleus, the binding energy $(BE)$ per nucleon of the heavier nuclei is

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When two nuclei join to form a heavier nucleus the binding energy $(BE)$ per nucleon of the heavier nuclei is more than the $BE$ per nucleon of the lighter nuclei.