The energy released if hydrogen atoms are combined to form is ______.
(Take binding energies per nucleon of and as 1.1 MeV and 7.2 MeV, respectively).
(Take binding energies per nucleon of and as 1.1 MeV and 7.2 MeV, respectively).
- (A)6.1
- (B)24.4✓ Correct
- (C)26.6
- (D)5
Answer: (B)
Solution
Two deuterons fuse, . The energy released equals the increase in total binding energy, .
JEE Main · 2026 · 06 Apr 2026 · Shift 2 · Single correct option