Question

A fusion reaction releases energy because the binding energy of the resulting nucleus:______.

a. is released in the process.
b. is equal to the binding energy of the original nuclei.
c. is absorbed in the process.
d. is less than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
e. is greater than the binding energy of the original nuclei.

Answer 1

a. is released in the process

Step-by-step explanation:

In fusion reaction the nucleus is unstable so it releases its binding energy resulting in decreasing its mass so it becomes more stable.