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Draw the curve showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number A. Explain the stability of the nucleus from the curve .

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There is an increase in overall binding energy moving from lighter nuclei to heavier nuclei. Thus, it can be said that energy is released on fusion of two lighter nuclei.
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