Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus, with release of energy. Which of the two – the parent or the daughter nucleus – would have higher binding energy per nucleon?

The daughter nucleus would have a higher binding energy per nucleon. Fusion typically results in a more stable, heavier nucleus, where nucleons are more tightly bound, releasing energy. This is because the binding energy increases with atomic mass.

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