Question
Using the curve for the binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number A, state clearly how the release in energy in the processes of nuclear fission and nuclea fusion can be explained.
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Answer
The above curve shows that:
- When a heavy nucleus breaks into two medium sized nuclei (in nuclear fission) theBE/nucleon increases resulting in the release of energy.
- When two small nuclei combine to form a relatively bigger nucleus in nuclear fusionBE/nucleon increases, resulting in the release of energy.
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