Question
Question: The binding energies per nucleon for a deuteron and an \(\alpha -\)particle are x<sub>1</sub> and x<...
The binding energies per nucleon for a deuteron and an α−particle are x1 and x2 respectively. What will be the energy Q released in the reaction.

A
4(x1+x2)
B
4(x2−x1)
C
2(x1+x2)
D
2(x2−x1)
Answer
4(x2−x1)
Explanation
Solution
Q = 4 (x2 – x1)