Which outcome reduces the energy released during nuclear fusion?

💡 Explanation

A smaller mass defect implies less mass converted to energy via E=mc², because the mass difference between reactants and products dictates released energy. Therefore, decreased mass defect reduces energy released, rather than increased binding energy which would favor fusion more.

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