A fusion reaction releases energy because the binding energy of the resulting nucleus

A) is less than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
B) is absorbed in the process.
C) is equal to the binding energy of the original nuclei.
D) is greater than the binding energy of the original nuclei.
E) is released in the process.


D

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