Question

When two or more atomic nuclei in a nuclear fusion reaction combine to form atomic nuclei, a huge amount of energy is released due _____.

• A. loss in mass
• B. increase in mass
• C. increase in kinetic energy
• D. decrease in kinetic energy

Answer 1

The correct option is A

loss in mass

When two or When two or more atomic nuclei in a nuclear fusion reaction combine to form atomic nuclei, a huge amount of energy is released due loss in mass.

The mass of the atomic nuclei formed is less than that of the atoms that fused together.