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Question 14 • Physics

Which statement describes why energy is released in a nuclear fission reaction based on mass-energy equivalence?

Answer
A
For large nuclei, the mass of the original nucleus is less than the mass of the products.
B
For large nuclei, the mass of the original nucleus is greater than the mass of the products.
C
For small nuclei, the binding energy of the lighter nuclei is less than the binding energy of the heavier nucleus.
D
For small nuclei, the binding energy of the lighter nuclei is greater than the binding energy of the heavier nucleus.
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