Energy Release in Nuclear Fusion
In a nuclear fusion reaction, two deuterium nuclei combine to produce a helium-3 nucleus and a neutron. Which of the following statements best explains the energy released during this process?
A
Electron-positron annihilation provides the energy
B
The binding energy per nucleon decreases
C
Energy is released only as gamma radiation
D
The mass defect is converted to kinetic energy of products
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