Nuclear Fission Properties

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Which statement about nuclear fission is correct?

A

The binding energy per nucleon increases.
B

The total mass of the products is greater than the initial mass.
C

It involves the joining of light nuclei.
D

It is the primary energy source of main sequence stars.

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Hint

Consider the definition of nuclear fission and how energy is released in nuclear reactions. Think about the binding energy curve.

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The binding energy per nucleon increases.

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