When ¹H Fuses with ²H to Form ³He, the Energy

question 34

Multiple Choice

When ¹H fuses with ²H to form ³He, the energy transformation could best be described as follows:

• A) nuclear energy is converted into chemical energy.
• B) thermal and radiant energy is converted into nuclear energy.
• C) nuclear energy is converted into thermal and radiant energy.
• D) chemical energy is converted into thermal energy.
• E) electromagnetic energy is converted into nuclear energy.

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Definitions:

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically used for financing payroll, accounts payable, and inventories.

Simple Interest

Interest that is computed solely on the initial sum invested or loaned, not taking into account any accumulated interest from previous periods.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a security or financial instrument, representing its value upon maturity or redemption.

Treasury Bill

A short-term government security issued at a discount from the face value and yielding the face value upon maturity.