Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus, with release of energy. whichof the 2 -the parent or the daughter nucleus would have higher binding energy per nucleon?
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The correct answer should be the - Daughter nuclei.
As per the question, 4 nuclei had fused to form a heavier nucleus. So, the initial mass of the individual nuclei is lesser than the fused mass. This difference in the mass of the nuclei is called as the mass defect.
So, in order to split the daughter nuclei to form the original nuclei, an external energy that is equal to the binding energy should be provided.
From Einstein's equational analysis, the binding energy per nucleon will be more for the daughter nuclei than the parent nuclei.
As per the question, 4 nuclei had fused to form a heavier nucleus. So, the initial mass of the individual nuclei is lesser than the fused mass. This difference in the mass of the nuclei is called as the mass defect.
So, in order to split the daughter nuclei to form the original nuclei, an external energy that is equal to the binding energy should be provided.
From Einstein's equational analysis, the binding energy per nucleon will be more for the daughter nuclei than the parent nuclei.
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