Predict qualitatively how the binding energy per nucleon of a medium-mass nucleus is…

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Problem

Predict qualitatively how the binding energy per nucleon of a medium-mass nucleus is likely to change when one additional nucleon is added. Give a brief reason for your answer based on a property of the nuclear force.

Related theory

Nuclear Forces
Nuclear Binding Energy
Binding energy per nucleon
Mass defect and binding energy
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