Nuclear fusion

1 mark · Easy

Which of the following statements correctly describes nuclear fusion?

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Correct option: Two light nuclei join to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Common mistakes: Selecting fission statement

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies the statement describing nuclear fusion.

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The correct answer is: Two light nuclei join to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.