Question

Binding energy per nucleons vs mass curve for nucleus is shown in the figure `W,X,Y`and `Z` are four nuclei indicated on the curve . The process that would release energy is

A. `Y rarr 2Z`
B. `W rarr X+Z`
C. `X rarr Y+Z`
D. `W rarr 2Y`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Energy of the products must be more than the reactants to release energy.