Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 24 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q44
Given below are two statements: Statement I: For all elements, greater the mass of the nucleus, greater is the binding energy per nucleon. Statement…
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: For all elements, greater the mass of the nucleus, greater is the binding energy per nucleon.Statement II: For all elements, nuclei with less binding energy per nucleon transforms to nuclei with greater binding energy per nucleon.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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(2)
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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