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A nucleus with mass number breaks into two fragments each of mass number . If the binding energy per nucleon of the parent nucleus is MeV and that of the fragments is MeV, what is the energy released in the process?

  1. A. MeV
  2. B. MeV
  3. C. MeV
  4. D. MeV
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Correct answer: A MeV

Solution

Energy released = (Total BE of products) - (Total BE of reactant). This is MeV.

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