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When two light nuclei is rise to form a relatively heavier nucleus, the specific binding energy of the product necleus is

A

Lower than that of the reacting nuclei

B

Equal to that of the reacting nuclei

C

Greater than that of the reacting nuclei

D

Equal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei.

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