Question

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

• A. more than the BE per nucleon of the lighter nuclei
• B. same as the BE per nucleon of the lighter nuclei
• C. less than the BE per nucleon of the lighter nuclei
• D. double the BE per nucleon of the lighter nuclei

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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.