The binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus ${}_Z X^A$ at rest is $6 \ MeV$. It undergoes $\beta^-$ decay as shown below:
${}_Z X^A \to {}_{Z+1} Y^A + {}_{-1}^0 e + \bar{\nu}$
The total kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ of the products is $3 \ MeV$. The binding energy per nucleon of $Y$ (in $MeV$) is:

  • A
    $\frac{6A + 3}{A}$
  • B
    $\frac{6A - 3}{A+1}$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $\frac{7}{6}$

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