Modern Physics 5 Question 23
26. Which of the following statements(s) is (are) correct?
(1994, 2M)
(a) The rest mass of a stable nucleus is less than the sum of the rest masses of its separated nucleons
(b) The rest mass of a stable nucleus is greater than the sum of the rest masses of its separated nucleons
(c) In nuclear fission, energy is released by fusing two nuclei of medium mass (approximately $100 amu$ )
(d) In nuclear fission, energy is released by fragmentation of a very heavy nucleus
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 26. Fusion, 24
Solution:
- In nuclear fusion, two or more lighter nuclei are combined to form a relatively heavy nucleus and thus, releasing the energy.
