Physics

Problem

Calculate the energy released in the fusion reaction:

{}_{1}^{1}\text{H} + {}_{1}^{2}\text{H} \rightarrow {}_{2}^{3}\text{He} + \gamma

(Atomic masses:

{}_{1}^{1}\text{H} = 1.007825 \text{ u}

;

{}_{1}^{2}\text{H} = 2.014102 \text{ u}

;

{}_{2}^{3}\text{He} = 3.016029 \text{ u}