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Published on: August 14, 2026
The energy released in the fusion of 
of hydrogen deep in the sun is 
and the energy released in the fission of 
of 
is 
. The ratio 
is approximately:
(Consider the fusion reaction as 
, energy released in the fission reaction of 
is 
per fission nucleus and 
)
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In each fusion reaction, 
nucleus are used.
Energy released per Nuclei of 
Energy released by 
hydrogen 
)
&
Energy released by 
Vranium ( 
)
So,
Approximately close to 7.62
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