A nucleus of mass $M+$$\Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass ${M \over 2}$ each. Speed of light is $c.$ The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is ${E_1}$ and that for the daughter nuclei is ${E_2}.$ Then

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A nucleus of mass $M+$$\Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass ${M \over 2}$ each. Speed of light is $c.$

The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is ${E_1}$ and that for the daughter nuclei is ${E_2}.$ Then

${E_2} = 2{E_1}$

${E_1} > {E_2}$

${E_2} > {E_1}$

${E_1} = 2{E_2}$

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