The amount of energy released in nuclear fusion reactions is directly proportion
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Question
The amount of energy released in nuclear fusion reactions is directly proportional to the ____ .
mass of the proton
mass of the initial components
mass of the final products
mass difference between the proton & neutron
mass difference between the initial components & final products
a.mass of the proton
b.mass of the initial components
c.mass of the final products
d.mass difference between the proton & neutron
e.mass difference between the initial components & final products
Explanation / Answer
e) mass difference between the initial components & final products
Nuclear fusion is essentially the antithesis of the fission process. Light nuclei are combined in order to release excess binding energy and they form a heavier nucleus. Fusion reactions are responsible for the energy of the sun.
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