Atoms And Nuclei Question 239
Question: The binding energy per nucleon of deuterium and helium atom is 1.1 MeV and 7.0 MeV. If two deuterium nuclei fuse to form helium atom, the energy released is [Pb. PMT 2001; CPMT 2001; AIEEE 2004]
Options:
A) 19.2 MeV
B) 23.6 MeV
C) 26.9 MeV
D) 13.9 MeV
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Binding energy of a
Total binding energy of two deuterium nuclei
inding energy of a
So, energy released in fusion
