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In a thermonuclear reaction, the total initial mass is 5.02 x \(10^{-{2}{7}}\)kg and ...

In a thermonuclear reaction, the total initial mass is 5.02 x \(10^{-{2}{7}}\)kg and the total final mass is 5.01 x \(10^{-{2}{7}}\)kg. The energy released in the process is
[c = 3.0 x \(10^8\) ms-1]
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  • A 9.0 x 10-13J
  • B 9.0 x 10-12J
  • C 9.0 x 10-11J
  • D 9.0 x 10-10J
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In thermonuclear reactions,
Energy = ∆mC2
∆m = Change in Mass
C = Speed of light
∴ 5.02 x 10-27 - 5.01 x 10-27 x [3 x 108]2
0.01 x 10-27 x 9 x 1016
E = 9.0 x 10-13J

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