Multiple Choice
A fusion reaction releases energy because the binding energy of the resulting nucleus
A) is greater than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
B) is equal to the binding energy of the original nuclei.
C) is less than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
D) is released in the process.
E) is absorbed in the process.
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