Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (B /A) versus mass number (A) is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice(s) given below.

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Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $1 < A < 50$ will release energy.

Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $51 < A < 100$ will release energy.

Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $100 < A < 200$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.

Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $200 < A < 260$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments.

answer is B.

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In fusion, two or more lighter nuclei combine to make a comparatively heavier nucleus. In fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into two or more comparatively lighter nuclei. Further, energy will be released in a nuclear process if total binding energy increases.

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