If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei are ${m_1}$ and ${m_2}$ and the mass of the resultant nucleus is ${m_3}$, then

  • A
    ${m_3} = {m_1} + {m_2}$
  • B
    ${m_3} = |{m_1} + {m_2}|$
  • C
    ${m_3} < ({m_1} + {m_2})$
  • D
    ${m_3} > ({m_1} + {m_2})$

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