NEETPhysicsAtoms and NucleiMCQ+4 / −1
The binding energy of deuteron is 2.2 MeV and that of He is 28 MeV. If two deuterons are fused to form one He then the energy released is
- A30.2 MeV
- B25.8 MeV
- C23.6 MeV
- D19.2 MeV
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Correct answer: C
+ + energy
Energy released = 28 – 2 × 2.2 = 23.6 MeV
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