how does the binding energy per nucleon vary with the increase in the number of nucleons? (a)decrease continuously mass number (b)first decrease then increase with increase in mass number (c)first increase and then decrease with increase in mass number (d)increases continously with mass number
Hi Sejal,
Binding energy per nucleon vary with the increasing number of nucleons. According to the given options, option C is correct. Option C states that firstly it increases and then decreases with the increase of mass number.
You can go through the graph given in the link below for more information.
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