Question

What produces the large amount of energy released by a nuclear reaction?

A. the "disappearance" of a small number of electrons.
B. the "creation" of a small amount of mass.
c. the "disappearance" of a small amount of mass.
D. the "creation" of a small number of electrons.

Answer 1

Fusion power is the power generated by nuclear fusion processes. In fusion reactions, two light atomic nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nucleus. In doing so, they release a comparatively large amount of energy that arises from the binding energy, creating an increase in temperature of the reactants.

Answer 2

Answer: C the “disappearance” of a small amount of mass.

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