In the fusion reaction, 
the masses of deuteron, helium and neutron expressed in amu are 
and 1.009 , respectively. If 1 kg of deuterium undergoes complete fusion, find the amount of total energy released. ( 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Given, fusion reaction,
Mass of deuteron 
amu
Mass of helium 
and mass of neutron 
amu
Mass defect, 
Mass of 
- Mass of 
Energy released 
Energy released per deuteron 
Number of deutrons in 
∴ Energy released per kg of deuterium fusion
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