Question
Physics Question on Fusion and Fission
In the fusion reaction 12H+12H→23He+01n, the masses of deuteron, helium and neutron expressed in amu are 2.015, 3.017 and 1.009, respectively. If 1 kg of deuterium undergoes complete fusion, find the amount of total energy released. (1=amu 931.5 MeV).
A
9.0×1013 J
B
20×105 J
C
5×1016 J
D
8×105 J
Answer
9.0×1013 J
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): 9.0×1013 J.