According to binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve, which is not correct?
Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.
A heavy nucleus fission to form two medium sized nuclei.
Two medium sized nucleus fuse to form a heavy nucleus.
The peak of the curve corresponds the most stable nucleus.
A
A heavy nucleus fission to form two medium sized nuclei.
B
Two medium sized nucleus fuse to form a heavy nucleus.
C
Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.
D
The peak of the curve corresponds the most stable nucleus.
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According to binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve-
Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.
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