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When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, then the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is

Options

Alower than that of the reacting nuclei
Bequal to that of the reacting nuclei
Cgreater than that of the reacting nuclei
Dequal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei

Correct answer

C. greater than that of the reacting nuclei

Step-by-step solution

In fusion of two lighter nuclei to form a relatively heavier nucleus, energy is released. So, the binding energy of the stable product nucleus must be greater than that of the reacting nuclei.

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