Question
Physics Question on Atoms
Energy is released in nuclear fission is due to
A
Few mass is converted into energy
B
total binding energy of fragments is more than the binding energy of parental element
C
total binding energy of fragments is less than the binding energy of parental element
D
total binding energy of fragments is equal to the binding energy of parental element.
Answer
Few mass is converted into energy
Explanation
Solution
In a nuclear process energy is released if binding energy per nucleon of the daughter products gets increased. In nuclear fission process, total binding energy of products formed due to nuclear fission is more than the parent fissionable material. Thus, energy is released.