MCQ
During the 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
  • Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products

Answer

Correct option: D.
Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products
d
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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