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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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Question 16
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In a fusion reaction, the nucleus formed has less mass than the two original nuclei added together. Which statement explains this?

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A

Some of the mass has been converted into energy of radiation

B

Some of the mass has been emitted as two or three neutrons

C

Some of the mass has been changed into electrons and protons

D

Some of the mass has been left behind in the original nuclei

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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion, covering 4.4.1 Nuclear fission and 4.4.2 Nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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