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When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is
Q. When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is
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Lower than that of the reacting nuclei
18%
B
Equal to that of the reacting nuclei
13%
C
Greater than that of the reacting nuclei
61%
D
Equal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei
8%
Solution:
When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is greater than that of the reacting nuclei.