The binding energy per nucleon:
A) increases from all fusion events
B) increases for some, but not all, fusion events
C) remains the same for some fusion events
D) decreases for all fusion events
E) decreases for some, but not all, fusion events

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The binding energy per nucleon increases for some fusion events, such as the fusion of hydrogen isotopes to form helium. This is because the resulting nucleus has a lower mass per nucleon than the original nuclei, releasing energy in the process.

The Binding Energy Per Nucleon