Calculate the energy released in the following fusion reaction where reactants are 6Li and a neutron; products are 4He and 3H. (atomic masses: 6Li, 6.015 12; neutron, 1.008 67; 4He, 4.002 60; 3H, 3.016 031; also 1 u = 931.5 MeV/c2)

a. 2.95 MeV
b. 4.81 MeV
c. 8.63 MeV
d. 17.2 MeV


b

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