Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon $(B/A)$ versus mass number $(A)$ is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice $(s)$ given below

$(A)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $1 < A < 50$ will release energy

$(B)$ Fusion of two nuclei with mass numbers lying in the range of $51 < A < 100$ will release energy

$(C)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $100 < A < 200$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments

$(D)$ Fission of a nucleus lying in the mass range of $200 < A < 260$ will release energy when broken into two equal fragments

  • A

    $A$ and $B$

  • B

    $A$ and $D$

  • C

    $B$ and $D$

  • D

    $C$ and $D$

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