Question

3. In the process of fusion, the binding energy per nucleon
(A) increases
(B) decreases
(C) remains
unchanged
(D) energy is absorbed​

Answer 1

For fusion processes, the binding energy per nucleon will increase and some of the mass will be converted and released as energy (Figure 1). Fission processes also release energy when heavy nuclei decompose into lighter nuclei. The driving force behind fission and fusion is for an atomic nuclei to become more stable.

Answer 2

In the process of fusion, the binding energy per nucleon --

$\huge\bold\red{increases}$