The Following Fusion Reaction Occurs in the Sun: the Masses

question 5

Multiple Choice

The following fusion reaction occurs in the Sun: The masses of the nuclei are ³He = 3.016 049 u
⁴He = 4.002 604 u
⁷Be = 7.016 930 u
The energy released or absorbed by the reaction is

• A) 920 MeV, absorbed.
• B) 1.60 MeV, absorbed.
• C) 920 MeV, released.
• D) 1.60 MeV, released.
• E) 270 MeV, released.

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