$A$ nucleus of mass $M + \Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass. If $C$ is the speed of light,and $E_1$ is the binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus and $E_2$ is that for the daughter nuclei,then:

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

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