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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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a

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

b

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

c

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

d

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

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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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