Binding Energy Per Nucleon Quiz
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What does binding energy per nucleon measure?

  • The average energy required to remove a nucleon from a nucleus (correct)
  • The energy absorbed during nuclear fission
  • The energy released during nuclear fusion
  • The total energy of a nucleus

    • How does the binding energy per nucleon change as the atomic mass increases?

  • It continuously decreases with atomic mass
  • It initially increases, then reaches a peak and decreases for heavier nuclei (correct)
  • It continuously increases with atomic mass
  • It remains constant regardless of atomic mass

    • What is the significance of a higher binding energy per nucleon?

  • It leads to radioactive decay
  • It indicates greater stability of the nucleus (correct)
  • It accelerates nuclear fusion
  • It causes nuclear fission

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