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The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is $E_{1}$ and that for the daughter nuclei is $E_{2}$ .Then

A

$E_{2} = 2 E_{1}$

B

$E_{1} > E_{2}$

C

$E_{2} > E_{1}$

D

$E_{1} = 2 E_{2}$

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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Correct option is C)

After decay, the daughter nuclei will be more stable hence binding energy per nucleon will be more than that of their parent nucleus.

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