If Q1 and Q2 are the energies released in the fusion of hydrogen in Carbon - nitrogen cycle and proton - proton cycle respectively, then
A
Q1 > Q2
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B
Q1 = Q2
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C
Q1 < Q2
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D
Q1 = 2Q2
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Solution
The correct option is BQ1 = Q2 In both proton - proton cycle and carbon - Nitrogen cycle the value of energy as calculated from mass defect comes out to be 26.7 MeV. So, Q1=Q2