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6 marksNuclear Energy

CSEC Physics · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)

The solar fusion of deuterium is represented by ¹H + ²H → ⁴He + energy. Assume u = 1.66 × 10⁻²⁷ kg. Atomic mass of ²H is 2.0140 u. Atomic mass of ⁴He is 4.0026 u.

Calculate the energy released in the solar fusion of deuterium.

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