Identify the nucleus that possesses the highest average binding energy per nucleon.

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Problem

Identify the nucleus that possesses the highest average binding energy per nucleon. (a)

^{235}_{92}\text{U}

(b)

^{40}_{20}\text{Ca}

(c)

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

(d)

^{4}_{2}\text{He}