Binding energy per nucleon in a nucleus is

A. the same for all nuclei.
B. the greatest for the largest nuclei.
C. the greatest for the smallest nuclei.
D. the greatest for medium-sized nuclei.


D. the greatest for medium-sized nuclei.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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