A Fusion Reaction Releases Energy Because the Binding Energy of the Resulting

question 33

Multiple Choice

A fusion reaction releases energy because the binding energy of the resulting nucleus

• A) is greater than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
• B) is equal to the binding energy of the original nuclei.
• C) is less than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
• D) is released in the process.
• E) is absorbed in the process.

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