Fission of nuclei is possible because the binding energy per nucleon in them
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As we can see in the graph, that for high atomic masses nuclei, the binding energy per nucleon decreases with increase in mass number.
Fission leads to decrease in mass number. Decrease in mass number will increase stability of nuclei, making fission of nuclei possible for heavier nuclei.
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