Explain, with reference to the binding-energy per nucleon curve, why the fusion of…

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Problem

Explain, with reference to the binding-energy per nucleon curve, why the fusion of two

^{2}_{1}\text{H}

nuclei releases energy whereas attempting to fuse two

^{56}_{26}\text{Fe}

nuclei does not.