The binding energy per nucleon values for two nuclei are: ^56Fe : 8.8 MeV ^238U : 7.6…

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Problem

The binding energy per nucleon values for two nuclei are: ^56Fe : 8.8 MeV ^238U : 7.6 MeV Which of these nuclei is more stable and why?