the binding energy per nucleon in deuterium and helium nuclei are 1.1 
and 7.0 
, respectively. When two deuterium nuclei fuse to form a helium nucleus the energy released in the fusion is
A
23.6 
B
2.2 
C
28.0 
D
30.2 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The binding energy per nucleon of a deuteron 
Total binding energy 
The binding energy per nucleon of a helium nuclei 
Total binding energy 
Hence, energy released
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