The binding energies of the nuclei A and B are Ea and Eb respectively. Three nuclei of the element B fuse to give one nucleus of element 'A' and an energy 'Q' is released. Then Ea,Eb,Q–– are related
A
Ea−3Eb=Q
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B
3Eb−Ea=Q
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C
Ea+3Eb=Q
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D
Eb+3Ea=Q
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Solution
The correct option is B3Eb−Ea=Q The binding energy of reactants is Qr=3Eb