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The binding energies of nuclei X and Y are E1 and E2 respectively. Two atoms of X fuse together to give one atom of Y and some amount of energy,Q is released. Then


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Q = 2E1 - E2

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Q=E2 - 2E1

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Q<2E1 - E2

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Q> E2 - 2E1

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Solution

The correct option is B

Q=E2 - 2E1


During fusion , binding energy of daughter nucleus is always greater than the total binding energy of the parent nuclei. The difference of binding energies is released.


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