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The binding energies of two particles X and Y are 2.26 MeV/nucleon and 7.56 MeV/nucleon, respectively. Which of the following is more stable? |
| Answer» Solution :The particle Y with GREATER VALUE of binding ENERGY is more stable. SINCE the energy required to SEPARATE neutrons and protons of nucleus of Y is more, the particle is more stable. | |