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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Nuclei
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The energy released if hydrogen atoms are combined to form \(^{4}_{2}\text{He}\) is __________ MeV. (Take binding energies per nucleon of \(^{2}_{1}\text{H}\) and \(^{4}_{2}\text{He}\) as \(1.1\) MeV and \(7.2\) MeV, respectively)

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(B) \(24.4\)

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The fusion reaction is given by:

\(2 ^{2}_{1}\text{H} \rightarrow ^{4}_{2}\text{He}\)

Binding energy of one \(^{2}_{1}\text{H}\) nucleus = \(2 \times 1.1 = 2.2\) MeV

Total initial binding energy = \(2 \times 2.2 = 4.4\) MeV

Binding energy of \(^{4}_{2}\text{He}\) nucleus = \(4 \times 7.2 = 28.8\) MeV

Energy released \(\Delta E\) = Final binding energy - Initial binding energy

\(\Delta E = 28.8 - 4.4 = 24.4\) MeV

Answer: \(24.4\)
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