Question

If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei be m₁ and m₂ and the mass of the resultant nucleus be m₃, then

(a) m₃  = m₁ + m₂ 

(b) m₃ = |m₁ - m₂|

(c) m₃ < (m₁ + m₂)

(d) m₃ > (m₁ + m₂)

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) m₃ < (m₁ + m₂).

Explanation:

In nuclear fusion the mass of end product or resultant is always less than the sum of initial product, the rest is liberated in the form of energy, like in Sun energy is liberated due to fusion of two hydrogen atoms