Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

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Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

Assertion

A nucleus having larger total binding energy is always more stable than every nucleus having smaller total binding energy.

Reason

Binding energy per nucleon is a more useful measure for comparing the stability of nuclei of different mass numbers.

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