Atoms And Nuclei Question 346
Question: Two deuterons undergo nuclear fusion to form a Helium nucleus. Energy released in this process is : (given binding energy per nucleon for deuteron=1. 1 MeV and for helium=7.0 MeV)
Options:
A) 30.2 MeV
B) 32.4 MeV
C) 23.6 MeV
D) 25.8 MeV
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
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Total binding energy of two deuterium nuclei
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Energy released in this process
