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A nuclear of mass `M +deltam ` is at rest and decay into two daughter nuclei of equal mass `(M)/(2)` each speed is `c`
The binding energy per nucleon for the nucleus is `E_(1)` and that for the daugther nuclei is `E_(2)` Then

A

`E_(2)=2E_(1)`

B

`E_(1)gtE_(2)`

C

`E_(2)gtE_(1)`

D

`E_(1)=2E_(2)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the decay of a nucleus and the relationship between the binding energies of the parent and daughter nuclei. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the System**: - We have a parent nucleus of mass \( M + \Delta m \) that is at rest. - It decays into two daughter nuclei, each with a mass of \( \frac{M}{2} \). 2. **Conservation of Mass-Energy**: - According to the conservation of mass-energy, the total mass-energy before and after the decay must remain constant. - The extra mass \( \Delta m \) is converted into energy during the decay process. 3. **Binding Energy Definitions**: - The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is denoted as \( E_1 \). - The binding energy per nucleon for each daughter nucleus is denoted as \( E_2 \). 4. **Stability of Nuclei**: - Generally, smaller nuclei (daughter nuclei) are more stable than larger nuclei (parent nucleus). - This is because the binding energy per nucleon tends to increase as the size of the nucleus decreases, up to a certain point. 5. **Reasoning for Binding Energy Comparison**: - When the parent nucleus decays into two smaller nuclei, the proton-to-neutron ratio typically increases, leading to a higher binding energy per nucleon. - Thus, the binding energy per nucleon for the daughter nuclei \( E_2 \) will be greater than that of the parent nucleus \( E_1 \). 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, we conclude that \( E_2 > E_1 \). ### Final Result: The relationship between the binding energies is: \[ E_2 > E_1 \]
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