Physics

Problem

According to the binding-energy per nucleon curve, which of the following nuclear processes is most likely to absorb energy rather than release it? a) Fission of

^{235}_{92}\text{U}

into medium-mass fragments b) Fusion of four protons to form

^{4}_{2}\text{He}

c) Fusion of two

^{56}_{26}\text{Fe}

nuclei d) Fusion of two

^{2}_{1}\text{H}

nuclei

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