During a nuclear fusion reaction: - Vidyadip

MCQ

During a nuclear fusion reaction:

A
A heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by itself.
B
A light nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons breaks up.
C
A heavy nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons breaks up.
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Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products.

A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy is called nuclear fusion.

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