A Large Nucleus a Has a Smaller Binding Energy Than

question 65

Multiple Choice

A large nucleus A has a smaller binding energy than a less massive nucleus B.Which of the following reactions could happen?

• A) B could undergo a fission reaction to produce A, releasing energy.
• B) A could undergo a fusion reaction to produce B, releasing energy.
• C) B could undergo a fusion reaction to produce A, releasing energy.
• D) A could undergo a fission reaction to produce B, releasing energy.

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