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It has been estimated that the total energy ratiated by sun is 3.8 xx 10^(26) j per second. The source of energy of stars is a thermonuclear reaction called nuclear fusion. Fusion reactions are not controlled. It is presumed that the energy of stars is due to two processes called proton-proton cycle and carbon-nitrogen cycle and carbon-nitrogen cycle. Fusion cannot take place at ordinary temperature. Thus, hydrogen bomb uses a small fission bomb, which on explosin causes the temperature to rise very high, about 10^(7) K. We have yet to see how a hydrogen bomb can be used for peaceful life-sustaining purpose. Energy released in the process of fusion is due to mass defect. It is also called Q-value Q = Delta mc^(2),Delta M = mass defect The binding energy per nucleon of ._(1)^(2)H and ._(2)^(4)He are 1.1 MeV and 7 MeV respectively. If two deuteron nuclei react to form a single helium nucleus, then the energy released is: |
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Answer» 13.9 MeV |
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