Draw a plot of the binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number for a large number of nuclei , `2 le A le 240` . How do you explain the constancy of binding energy per nucleon in the range `30 lt A lt 170` using the property that nuclear force is short-ranged ?

Draw a plot of BE/A versus mass number A for 2 le A le 170 . Use this graph to explain the release of energy in the process of nuclear fusion of two light nuclei. OR Using the curve for the binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number A, state clearly how the release in energy in the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion can be explained. OR Draw a plot of the binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number for a large number of nuclei, 2 lt A lt 240 . How do you explain the constancy of binding energy per nucleon in the range 30 lt A lt 170 using the property that nuclear force is short-ranged ?

Binding energy per nucleon relation with mass number

Average binding energy per nucleon over a wide range is

Average binding energy per nucleon over a wide range is

Draw the plot of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number and write two important conclusion obtained from the graph.

Binding energy per nucleon is lower for both light (A 170) nuclei.

Plot the binding energy per nucleon E_(bn) versus the mass number A for a large number of nuclei. What are the main features noticed from the plot.