Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:
From the binding energy curve, which of the following is true?
Options:
The greater the binding energy, the less is the total mass of a bound system.
The greater the binding energy, the more is the total mass of a bound system.
Binding energy has no corelation to mass of the bound system.
None of these
Correct Answer:
The greater the binding energy, the less is the total mass of a bound system.
Explanation:
When nuclei with less total binding energy transform to nuclei with greater binding energy, energy is released.