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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

The binding energy per nucleon is maximum in the case of

Options:

${ }_4^2 He$

${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$

${ }_{56}^{141} B a$

${ }_{92}^{235} U$

Correct Answer:

${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$

Explanation:

Binding energy per nucleon increases with atomic number and is maximum for iron. After that it decrease.