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Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus , with release of energy . Which of the two - the parent or the daughter nucleus - would have higher binding energy per nucleon ?

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The daughter nucleus in nuclear fusion would have higher binding energy per nucleon .
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