Which consequence results when nuclear binding energy defects exist in uranium?

💡 Explanation

A binding energy defect reduces the energy required for the protons to overcome their combined electric repulsion, thus increasing the chance of alpha decay, because the nucleus is less energetically stable. Therefore, C, rather than fission initiation, because more energy required given spontaneous emission event constraints.

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