Nuclear Fusion: Calculate the Amount of Energy That Is Released

question 52

Multiple Choice

Nuclear fusion: Calculate the amount of energy that is released in the fusion reaction ²H + ²H → ⁴He, given the masses: ²H: 2.014102 u
⁴He: 4.002603 u
(1 u = 931.5 MeV/c²)

• A) 24 MeV
• B) 18 MeV
• C) 13 MeV
• D) 12 MeV
• E) 36 MeV

---

Definitions:

Senate

One of the two chambers of the United States Congress, responsible for making federal laws and composed of senators from each state.

Foreign Policy

A government's strategy in dealing with other nations, determining how they interact with other countries politically, economically, and militarily.

Woodrow Wilson

The 28th president of the United States (1913-1921), known for leading the country during World War I and for his efforts in shaping the post-war peace settlement, including the founding of the League of Nations.

Progressive Movement

A political and social-reform movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that aimed to address the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and corruption in government.