In a nuclear fusion process, four protons each of mass Mp were fused to produce...

PHYSICS
JAMB 1991

In a nuclear fusion process, four protons each of mass Mp were fused to produce a nucleus X of mass Mx. Which of the following equations is CORRECT?

  • A. 4Mp > Mx
  • B. 4Mp = Mx
  • C. 4Mp< Mx
  • D. Mp > Mx

Correct Answer: A. 4Mp > Mx

Explanation

Energy is given out



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