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COMEDK · Physics · 29. Nuclear Physics

When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, then the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is

  1. A lower than that of the reacting nuclei
  2. B equal to that of the reacting nuclei
  3. C greater than that of the reacting nuclei
  4. D equal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei
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(C) greater than that of the reacting nuclei

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In fusion of two lighter nuclei to form a relatively heavier nucleus, energy is released. So, the binding energy of the stable product nucleus must be greater than that of the reacting nuclei.