The total binding energy of an a particle (2He4) is 24.4MeV whereas the total binding energy of a deuteron (1H2) is 2.2MeV When two deuterons are made to combine
A
An amount of 22.2MeV energy will be released
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B
An amount of 20.0MeV energy will be released
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C
An amount of 20.0MeV energy will be consumed
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D
An amount of 22.2MeV energy will be consumed
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Solution
The correct option is B An amount of 20.0MeV energy will be released Q=24.4−2×2.2=20MeV