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The curve of blinding energy per nucleon...

The curve of blinding energy per nucleon as a function of atomic mass number has a sharp peak for helium nucleus. This implies that helium.

A

can easily be broken up

B

is very stable

C

can be used as fissionable material

D

is radioactive

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B
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