Energy released when two deuterons fuse to form a helium nucleus () is :
(Given : Binding energy per nucleon of MeV and binding energy per nucleon of MeV)
(Given : Binding energy per nucleon of MeV and binding energy per nucleon of MeV)
- (A)8.1 MeV
- (B)5.9 MeV
- (C)23.6 MeV✓ Correct
- (D)26.8 MeV
Answer: (C)
Solution
The fusion reaction is . Total binding energy of reactants: MeV. Total binding energy of product: MeV. Energy released (Q-value): MeV.
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