Question
Physics Question on Nuclei
If in a nuclear fusion process, the masses of the fusing nuclei are m1 and m2 and the mass of the resultant nucleus is m3, then
A
m3=|m1–m2|
B
m3 < (m1+m2)
C
m3>(m1+m2)
D
m3=m1+m2
Answer
m3 < (m1+m2)
Explanation
Solution
In a nuclear fusion process, if the masses of the fusing nuclei are m1 and m2, and the mass of the resultant nucleus is m3, then m3 < (m1 + m2).