Question

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

Options

• m₃ > (m₁+ m₂)

• m₃ = m₁+ m₂

• m₃ = | m₁ − m₂ |

• m₃ < (m₁+ m₂)

Answer 1

m₃ < (m₁+ m₂)

Explanation:

Now, m₃ < (m₁+ m₂)

As m₁+ m₂ = m₃ + Е

Since E = (m₁+ m₂ − m₃) × c²