The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is E1 and that for the daughter nuclei is E2.Then
A
E2=2E1
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B
E1>E2
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C
E2>E1
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D
E1=2E2
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Solution
The correct option is CE2>E1 After decay, the daughter nuclei will be more stable hence binding energy per nucleon will be more than that of their parent nucleus.