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Assertion : Binding energy per nucleon is of the order of MeV.
Reason: `1 MeV=1.6xx10^-13J`.

A

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

(c) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

(d) If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Binding Energy per Nucleon**: - Binding energy per nucleon is the energy required to remove a nucleon from the nucleus. It is typically measured in MeV (Mega Electron Volts). This energy reflects the stability of the nucleus; higher binding energy per nucleon indicates a more stable nucleus. 2. **Assertion Statement**: - The assertion states that "Binding energy per nucleon is of the order of MeV." This is a true statement because the binding energy per nucleon for most stable nuclei is indeed in the range of 7-8 MeV. 3. **Reason Statement**: - The reason provided states that "1 MeV = 1.6 × 10^-13 J." This is also a true statement. The conversion from MeV to Joules is a standard conversion in physics. 4. **Analyzing the Relationship**: - While both the assertion and reason are true, the reason does not serve as a correct explanation for the assertion. The assertion is about the magnitude of binding energy per nucleon, while the reason is merely a conversion factor between units. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the assertion is true, and the reason is true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. **Final Answer**: - The correct option is that the assertion is true, the reason is true, but the reason is not a correct explanation for the assertion. ---
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