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Assertion The binding energy per nucleon...

Assertion The binding energy per nucleon, for nuclei with atomic mass number `A gt 100`, decreases with `A`.
Reason The nuclear forces are weak for heavier nuclei.

A

Both .A. and .R. are true and .R. is the correct explanation of .A.

B

Both .A. and .R. are true and .R. is not the correct explanation of .A.

C

A. is true and .R. is false

D

A. is false and .R. is false

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