Question

The binding energy Per nucleon for the Parent nucleus is E₁ and that for the daughter nuclei is E₂ then 

(A) E₁ < E₂ 

(B) E₁ > E₂ 

(C) E₁ = E₂ 

(D) E₁ = 2E₂

Answer 1

The correct option is (A) E₁ < E_2.

Explanation:

In a decay process, daughter nuclei are more than parent nucleus. Hence binding energy per nucleon of daughter nuclei > energy of parent nucleus E₂ > E₁.