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Which of the following statement (s) is (are) correct ?

A

The rest mass of a stable nucleus is greater than the sum of the rest masses of its separated nucleons.

B

The rest mass of a stable nucleus is greater than the sum of the rest masses of its separated nucleons.

C

In nuclear fission, energy is released by fusing two nuclei of medium mass (approximately 100 a.m.u.)

D

In nuclear fission, energy is released by fragammentation of a very heavy nulceus.

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The correct Answer is:
a,d
In nuclear fusion, two or more lighter nuclei are combined to form a relatively heavy nucleus and thus, releasing the energy.
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