Question

What is meant by ‘binding energy per nucleon’ of a nucleus? State its physical significance.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Binding energy per nucleon: it is average energy required to remove a nucleon from the nucleus to infinite distance higher than the average wind energy nuclear greater is the stability of the nucleus.

Answer 2

Binding energy per nucleon: It is average energy required to remove a nucleon from the nucleus to infinite distance. Higher the average (binding energy / nucleon), greater is the stability of the nucleus.