The dependence of binding energy per nucleon, `B_N` on the mass number, `A` is represented by.
(a) , (b) ,
( c) , (d) .

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

C

Explanation

The maximum binding energy per nucleon `(B_N)` is 8.8 MeV, when the mass number A of the nucleus is 56 and it falls for other nuclei . Fig (c ) is the correct graph .