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Suppose we have 12 protons and 12 neutrons. We can assemble them to form either a 24Mg nucleus or two 12C nuclei. In which of the two cases more energy will be liberated?

More energy will be liberated in case of 24Mg because it has more binding energy per nucleon as shown in the graph as compared to 12C nuclei.




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