NEET Physics Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity NEET PYQ-Nuclear Physics

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    Which of the following are suitable for the fusion process?                                       [AIPMT 2002]

    A)     Light nuclei

    B)                      Heavy nuclei

    C)  Elements lying in the middle of periodic table

    D)       Elements lying in the middle of binding energy curve

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Binding energy for light nuclei \[(A<20)\] is much smaller than the binding energy for heavier nuclei. This suggests a process that is reverse of fission. When two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, the process is called nuclear fusion. The union of two light nuclei into heavier nuclei also lead to a transfer of mass and a consequent liberation of energy.
    Note:    Fusion reaction can take place at very high temperature \[(\approx {{10}^{8}}\,K)\] and very high pressure which can be provided at sun or by fission of atom bomb.
     


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