What Is Nuclear Fusion

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is nuclear fusion?

• A) a nucleus transforming into a nucleus of a different element by emitting an electron and a neutrino
• B) the removal of electrons from atoms to form ions
• C) two nuclei sticking together to form a new, heavier nucleus
• D) a heavy nucleus splitting apart to form two lighter nuclei

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Definitions:

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