Binding energy per nucleon plot against the mass number for stable nuclei is shown in the figure. Which curve is correct?

• A

  $A$
• B

  $B$
• Correct answer
  C

  $C$
• D

  $D$

Solution

Binding Energy per nuclear $=\frac{\text { Total binding energy }}{\text { Number of nucleon }(A)}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.