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Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for:

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Question

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for:

Options

  • Hydrogen

  • Uranium-235

  • Iron-56

  • Carbon-12

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Solution

Iron-56

Explanation:

The binding energy curve peaks at Fe-56 (~8.8 MeV/nucleon), making it the most stable nucleus. Nuclei lighter or heavier than Fe-56 are less stable.

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