Which of the following figures correctly ...

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Which of the following figures correctly represent the shape of curve of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number?

Solution:

Here are some observations on the binding energy per nucleon vs. mass number (A) curve.

• The curve starts low for lighter elements.

• Peaks around A = 56 indicating maximum stability.

• Decreases slowly heavier elements.

(The curve peaks around A = 56 and then decreases.)

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