A heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei. Which one of the two-parent nucleus or the
daughter nuclei have more binding energy per nucleon?
Manvendra Singh chahar , 11 Years ago
Grade Upto college level
2 Answers
Saurabh Koranglekar
Last Activity: 4 Years ago
Dear student
The answer is daughter nuclei
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Vikas TU
Last Activity: 4 Years ago
The nuclei produced in the fusion process have a larger binding energy per nucleon than the nuclei that are fused. That is, nuclear fusion decreases average energy of the nucleons in the system. The energy difference is carried away as radiation.
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