Question 218 of 239
The energy released in the fusion of of hydrogen deep in the sun is and the energy released in the fission of of is . The ratio is approximately:
(Consider the fusion reaction as , energy released in the fission reaction of is per fission nucleus and
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Answer: (A) 7.62
In each fusion reaction, nucleus are used.
Energy released per Nuclei of
Energy released by hydrogen
So,
Approximately close to 7.62
Energy released per Nuclei of
Energy released by hydrogen
So,
Approximately close to 7.62