KCET2013PhysicsNuclear Physics
The binding energy/nucleon of deuteron ( ₁ H ² ) and the helium atom ( ₂ He ⁴ ) are 1.1 MeV and 7 MeV respectively. If the two deuteron atoms fuse to form a single helium atom, then the energy released is
Options
- A26.9 MeV
- B25.8 MeV
- C23.6 MeV
- D12.9 MeV
Correct answer
C. 23.6 MeV
Step-by-step solution
Given, BE/nucleon for ₁ H ²=1.1 MeV and BE / nucleon for ₂ He ⁴=7 MeV Also, aligned & ₁ H ²+ ₁ H ² ₂ He ⁴+ Q &Q= BE _ P - BE _ R & =4 7-4 1.1=23.6 MeV aligned