Nucleus P has a binding energy per nucleon of 8.8MeV, while nucleus Q has 7.6MeV. Which statement about their relative stability is correct?
a) P is less stable because it has the higher total binding energy.
b) Q requires more energy to separate its nucleons.
c) P is more stable because each nucleon is more tightly bound.
d) Q is more stable because it contains fewer nucleons.