A Fusion Reaction Between Nuclei a and B Releases Energy

question 62

Multiple Choice

A fusion reaction between nuclei A and B releases energy if the resulting nucleus:

• A) is less massive than the total mass of A and B.
• B) has a lower temperature than the average of A and B.
• C) is more massive than the total mass of A and B.
• D) has a higher temperature than the average of A and B.

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