Which outcome results when nuclei exceed binding energy thresholds?

💡 Explanation

Spontaneous fission occurs because exceeding the binding energy threshold causes the strong nuclear force to be insufficient for stability; therefore a heavy nucleus splits, rather it remains stable because excess energy is released immediately.

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