In a nuclear fusion, the masses of the fusing nuclei are $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$ . The mass of the fused nuclei $m$ , would have the realtion: $m$ $m_{1}$ $m_{2}$

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Solution

The correct option is D +
Mass defect occurs when fusion happens, and an enormous amount of energy is released. Therefore, the mass of the fused nuclei would be lesser than the sum of the constituent nuclei.

So, $m$ < $m_{1}$ + $m_{2}$

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