NEET2006PhysicsNuclear PhysicsActual
The binding energy of deuteron is 2.2 MeV and that of ₂^4 He is 28 MeV . If two deuterons are fused to form one ₂^4 He then the energy released is:
Options
- A30.2 MeV
- B25.8 MeV
- C23.6 MeV
- D19.2 MeV
Correct answer
C. 23.6 MeV
Step-by-step solution
Energy released =28-2 2.2 =28-4.1 =23.6 MeV