Which Situation Has More Energy, a ² H Nucleus, or a Separated

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which situation has more energy, a ² H nucleus, or a separated proton and neutron?

• A) They both have the same energy, because energy is always conserved in any physical process.
• B) A separated proton and neutron, because work is required to put a ² H nucleus together.
• C) A ² H nucleus, because work is required to put it together beginning from a separated proton and neutron.
• D) A separated proton and neutron has more energy, because work is required to pull a ² H nucleus apart.
• E) A ² H nucleus, because work is required to pull a ² H nucleus apart.

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