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In a typical nuclear reaction, e.g.
`""_(1)^(2) H+ ""_(1)^(2) H to ""_(2)^(3) He +n + 3.27` Mev,
although number of nucleons is conserved, yet energy is released. How ? Explain.

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Since the total initial mass of nuclei on the left side of reaction is greater than the total final mass of nucleus on the right hand side, this difference of mass appears as the energy is released.
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