Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:
What happens when nuclei with less total binding energy transform to nuclei with greater binding energy?
Options:
Energy is consumed.
Energy remains the same.
Energy is released.
Depends upon the nuclei.
Correct Answer:
Energy is released.
Explanation:
This happens with heavier nucleus decaying into lighter one(s) and releasing energy.