Two nuclei have the following data: Nucleus X: mass defect Nucleus Y: mass defect…

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Problem

Two nuclei have the following data: Nucleus X: mass defect

=0.15\,\text{u},\; A=40

Nucleus Y: mass defect

=0.12\,\text{u},\; A=30

Assuming

1\,\text{u}

corresponds to the same energy conversion for both, which statement is correct regarding their relative stability? (a)

\text{Both nuclei are equally stable}

(b)

\text{Nucleus X is more stable than Y}

(c)

\text{Nucleus Y is more stable than X}

(d)

\text{The given data are insufficient to decide}