Fission occurs because the average binding energy per nucleon for the fission fragments is higher than that for the original nucleus.The change in binding energy per nucleon is approximately
A)0.50 MeV
B)1.0 MeV
C)7.0 MeV
D)28 MeV
E)0.20 keV

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The change in binding energy per nucleon during fission is approximately 1.0 MeV, as the fission fragments have a higher binding energy per nucleon compared to the original heavy nucleus.

Fission Occurs Because the Average Binding Energy Per Nucleon for the Fission