Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:
Which of the is implied by a low binding energy per nucleon?
Options:
It is easy to break apart the nucleus.
It is hard to break apart the nucleus.
It has nothing to do with nucleus breaking
The nucleons are held tighter.
Correct Answer:
It is easy to break apart the nucleus.
Explanation:
Low binding energy means the nucleons are held loosely and hence it is easy to break them apart.