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What is the significance of binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus ?
(ii) in a certain star, three alpha particles undergo fusion in a single reaction to form `""_(6)^(12)C` nucleus. Calculate the energy released in this reaction in MeV.
Given : `m(""_(2)^(4)He)=4.002604u` and `m(""_(6)^(12)C)=12.000000u`

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### Step-by-Step Solution **(i) Significance of Binding Energy per Nucleon:** 1. **Definition**: The binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus is defined as the energy required to disassemble a nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons, divided by the total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) in that nucleus. 2. **Stability Indicator**: The binding energy per nucleon serves as an indicator of the stability of a nucleus. A higher binding energy per nucleon means that the nucleus is more stable because more energy is required to break it apart. ...
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