For a nucleus $$^A_Z X$$ having mass number A and atomic number Z
A. The surface energy per nucleon $$(b_s) = -a_1 A^{2/3}$$.
B. The Coulomb contribution to the binding energy $$b_c = -a_2 \dfrac{Z(Z-1)}{A^{1/3}}$$.
C. The volume energy $$b_v = a_3 A$$
D. Decrease in the binding energy is proportional to surface area.
E. While estimating the surface energy, it is assumed that each nucleon interacts with 12 nucleons. ($$a_1, a_2$$ and $$a_3$$ are constants)
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