What Energy Is Needed (In MeV) So Two Deuterium Atoms

question 48

Multiple Choice

What energy is needed (in MeV) so two deuterium atoms moving together will reach the necessary 10−¹⁴ m for fusion?

• A) 0.511
• B) 0.14
• C) 2.5
• D) 4.3
• E) 1.0

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