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According to binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve, which is not correct?

A

Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.

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A heavy nucleus fission to form two medium sized nuclei.

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C

Two medium sized nucleus fuse to form a heavy nucleus.

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D

The peak of the curve corresponds the most stable nucleus.

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Solution

The correct option is A Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.
According to binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve-

Two light nuclei fuse to form medium sized nuclei.

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