13.Nuclei
medium

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$

Assertion $A:$ The binding energy per nucleon is practically independent of the atomic number for nuclei of mass number in the range $30$ to $170$.

Reason $R$ : Nuclear force is short ranged.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below on

A

Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$

B

$A$ is true but $R$ is false

C

$A$ is false but $R$ is true

D

Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$

(JEE MAIN-2023)

Solution

Binding energy per nucleon is almost same for nuclei of mass number ranging $30$ to $170$.

Standard 12
Physics

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