NEET 2004 Physics question

Physics Nuclei NEET 2004

If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei be and and the mass of the resultant nucleus be , then

(1)
(2)Correct
(3)
(4)

Answer: (2)

Solution

Fusion of light nuclei releases energy because the product nucleus is more tightly bound. The released energy comes from a mass defect: the mass of the product is less

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