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As the mass number A increases, the bind...

As the mass number `A` increases, the binding energy per nucleon in a nucleus.

A

increases

B

decreases

C

remains the same

D

varies in a way that depends on the actual value of `A`

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HC VERMA-THE NUCLEOUS-Objective 1
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  2. The mass number of a nucleus is equal to

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  3. As compared to ^12C atom, ^14C atoms has

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  7. Let Fpp, Fpn and Fnn denote the magnitudes of the nuclear force by a p...

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  8. Two protons are kept at a separation of 10 nm. Let Fn and Fe be the nu...

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  17. Ten grams of ^57 Co kept in an open container beta-decays with a half-...

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