Question

12. Describe Binding energy and how it plays a role in nuclear fusion up to 56Fe (the synthesis of iron

nuclei). Include a description of the relationship between the strong nuclear force, the
electromagnetic force, and the number of nucleons involved in the fusion in your answer.
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Answer 1

The binding energy per nucleon increases in value from Hydrogen up to Iron (Fe 56). This causes lighter nuclei to fuse together to make more stable heavier nuclei.

The strong nuclear force is responsible for causing the fusion of the nuclei and it is much much stronger than the electromagnetic force that would otherwise keep the positive protons apart.