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The heavier nuclei tend to have larger N...

The heavier nuclei tend to have larger `N//Z` ratio because

A

a neutron is heavier than a proton

B

a neutron is an unstable particle

C

a neutron does not exert electric repulsion

D

Coulomb forces have longer range compared to the nuclear forces

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