Helium Fusion Is Called the Triple-Alpha Process Because

question 67

Multiple Choice

Helium fusion is called the triple-alpha process because

• A)the helium nucleus is known as an alpha particle.
• B)it occurs very rapidly.
• C)it requires a temperature three times greater than that of hydrogen fusion.
• D)it is the third source of the primary fusion processes.
• E)each reaction produces three carbon nuclei.

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