How Fast Must Two Deuterium Atoms Be Moving So They

question 19

Multiple Choice

How fast must two deuterium atoms be moving so they can overcome the Coulomb force of repulsion, and attain the necessary 10−¹⁴ m for fusion? (m( ) = 2.014 1 u)

• A) 3.9 × 10⁶ m/s
• B) 1.3 × 10⁶ m/s
• C) 2.6 × 10⁶ m/s
• D) 5.2 × 10⁶ m/s
• E) 3.7 × 10⁶ m/s

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