$A$ nucleus of mass $M + \Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass $\frac{M}{2}$ each. The 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:

  • A
    $E_1 = 2E_2$
  • B
    $E_2 = 2E_1$
  • C
    $E_1 > E_2$
  • D
    $E_2 > E_1$

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