Q84 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 2) · Physics

Two lighter nuclei combine to form a comparatively heavier nucleus by the relation given below:

 X12+X12=Y24

 The binding energies per nucleon X12 and Y24 are 1.1MeV and 7.6MeV respectively. The energy released in this process is_____ MeV.

Correct answer: 26

Solution

Energy released in the given process = Binding energy of product - Binding energy of reactants.

=7.6×4-1.1×2×2

=30.4-4.4

=26MeV

Hence, the correct answer is 26.

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