Multiple Choice
Nuclear fusion is the
A) combining of electrons with nuclei to produce atoms and release energy.
B) splitting of heavier nuclei to produce lighter nuclei and energy.
C) combining of hydrogen atoms to produce hydrogen molecules, H2, and energy.
D) combining of light nuclei (e.g., hydrogen) to produce heavier nuclei (e.g., helium) with a resultant release of energy.
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