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 given below. 
Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 1 < A < 50 will release energy and
Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of 1 < A < 50 will release energy and
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 100 < A < 200 will release energy when broken into two equal fragments
D
Both
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
For 1 < A < 50, on fusion mass number for compound nucleus is less than 100. B/A remains same. Hence no energy is released
For 51 < A < 100, on fusion mass no. of compound nucleus is between 100 and 200. B/A increases. Hence energy is released.
On fission for 100 < A < 200, the mass no. for fission nuclei will be between 50 to 100. B/A
decreases. Hence no energy is released.
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