Question 629: Atoms & Nuclei

Question

If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei be m1 and m2 and the mass of the resultant nucleus be m3, then

Accepted Answer

In nuclear fusion the mass of end product
or resultant is always less than the sum of initial
product, the rest is liberated in the form of energy,
like in Sun energy is liberated due to fusion of
two hydrogen atoms.
As m
1
+ m
2
= m
3
+ E
Since E = (m
1
+ m
2
Ã¢ÂÂ m
3
) ÃÂ c
2

Answer

m3 = m1 + m2

Answer

m3 = $$\left| {{m_1} - {m_2}} \right|$$

Answer

m3 < (m1 + m2)

Answer

m3 > (m1 + m2)

Atoms & Nuclei

If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei be m1 and m2 and the mass of the resultant nucleus be m3, then

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