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Which of the following statements is true regarding binding energy per nucleon?.
- A.It is always higher for lighter nuclei
- B.It is a measure of how tightly nucleons are held together
- C.It has no relation to nuclear reactions
- D.It increases with the number of protons only
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What a good answer should say
- It is a measure of how tightly nucleons are held together
Explanation
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Binding energy per nucleon measures how tightly nucleons are held together in a nucleus; higher values indicate greater stability and tighter binding.
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