A nucleus of mass number 30 splits into two identical nuclei each of mass number 15

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Nuclei · Nuclei

Problem

A nucleus of mass number 30 splits into two identical nuclei each of mass number 15. Without any numerical calculation, predict whether energy will be released or absorbed in this process. Give a brief reason.

Related theory

Nuclear Binding Energy
Mass defect and binding energy
Nuclear physics
Binding energy per nucleon
Nuclei

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