The binding energy per nucleon of deuterium is and that of helium-4 is

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Problem

The binding energy per nucleon of deuterium is

1.11\,\text{MeV}

and that of helium-4 is

7.07\,\text{MeV}

. If two deuterium nuclei fuse directly to form one helium-4 nucleus (assume no other products), how much energy is released? (a)

26.1\ \text{MeV}

(b)

11.9\ \text{MeV}

(c)

23.8\ \text{MeV}

(d)

5.96\ \text{MeV}