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

Question

When two light nuclei fuse to form a relatively heavier nucleus, the specific binding energy of the product nucleus is (A) Lower than that of the reacting nuclei (B) Equal to that of the reacting nuclei (C) Greater than that of the reacting nuclei (D) Equal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei

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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.

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

Lower than that of the reacting nuclei

Equal to that of the reacting nuclei

Greater than that of the reacting nuclei

Equal to exactly half of either of the reacting nuclei

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.