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5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes

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Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are two nuclear processes that can release energy. How does the average binding energy per nucleon of the products compare with the average binding energy per nucleon of the original nuclides in both of these processes?

A

Fission products: higher; Fusion products: higher

B

Fission products: higher; Fusion products: lower

C

Fission products: lower; Fusion products: higher

D

Fission products: lower; Fusion products: lower

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170 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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