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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following element has highest binding energy per nucleon ?

  1. A Fe
  2. B He
  3. C U
  4. D Al
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(A) Fe

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Iron (Fe) sits at the peak of the binding energy curve with approximately 8.8 MeV per nucleon. This high value indicates it has the most stable nucleus, as both lighter elements (like He) and heavier ones (like U) have lower binding energy per nucleon. A) Fe